Growing up doesn't have to suck

Doubeleive said:

the upfitter guide should show the center, it has diagrams

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iamdub said:

Now that I think of it, the engine weight isn't exclusively on the front end. It's part of the total weight and it still loads the rear some. Buuuut, the engine is well ahead of the balancing point. The Tahoe has a weight distribution of 52/48, so the balancing point is just ahead of center, which I found to be right at/just in front of the front door handle.

I'm picturing the Tahoe hanging by a cable connected at that balance point, like a Christmas tree ornament. If you removed 10.5% of the weight from the area in front that balance, the Tahoe would tip back, nose to the sky. But if you moved that hanging cable back 10.5%- would it balance again? I don't think it's that simple... Or is it? Or is it plenty close enough to not ramble on any more about it?

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kbuskill said:

Well, I spoke my piece... I would chain it and not waste anymore time and brain cells... but that's me... I am certain you will figure it out as you are very persistent.

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iamdub said:

*Misguidedly persistent

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Doubeleive said:

i'd put one jack stand on one side where I figure the middle is, then jack it up on the other side and fine tune.

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wjburken said:

Drop the spare tire, remove the 3rd row seats and drain the fuel tank and your CG shouldn’t more more than 8”-12”. You could always put some 70# bags of tube sand on the front floor board.

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Doubeleive said:

i'd put one jack stand on one side where I figure the middle is, then jack it up on the other side and fine tune.

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iamdub said:

Now THIS is some crazy shit I just might do! I have some really thick angle iron I'd put between the jack stand and frame to spread out the load to not bend the frame.

Thanks for the idea... I think... Maybe. lol

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