by angib » Thu Nov 02, 2006 10:38 am
Fred,
Looks good - that's exactly the amount of connection to/support of the body that I also think is needed.
Here is some more weight estimating data for you:
Wheel and tire (source: Northern Tool)
205/70x15, D range - 1710lb capacity, each 44lb
205/70x14, D range - 1710lb capacity, each 37lb
175/70x13, C range - 1360lb capacity, each 32lb
175/70x13, B range - 1100lb capacity, each 29lb
5.30x12, C range - 1045lb capacity, each 24lb
4.80x12, B range - 780lb capacity, each 20lb
4.80x8, C range - 745lb capacity, each 12lb
Note: capacities and weights are PER WHEEL/TIRE
Axles (incl hubs)
Rubber torsion axle, #8, no brakes, 1100lb capacity, 60" over hubfaces: 53lb
Rubber torsion axle, #8, electric brakes, 1100lb capacity, 60" over hubfaces: 75lb
Rubber torsion axle, #9, no brakes, 2200lb capacity, 60" over hubfaces: 68lb
Rubber torsion axle, #9, electric brakes, 2200lb capacity, 60" over hubfaces: 89lb
Leaf sprung tube axle, no brakes, 2000lb capacity, 60" track, complete: 65lb
Note: thanks to Dexter who provided weight data for the examples above
Andrew