2.2 One-sided weight distribution

Under no circumstances should

max. perm. weight
perm. front axle load
perm. rear axle load

be exceeded (see chap. 2.1).

When drawing up plans for custom body parts/conversions, ensure that onesided
weight distribution is avoided, in particular with permanently installed
custom body parts. If this cannot be avoided, the one-sided load should not
result in a greater difference between the wheel pairs of max. 4%.

Example:

Perm. axle load	1.680 kg
Theor. wheel load left/right	840 kg/840 kg
4% of this wheel load	34 kg
Perm. wheel load distr. left/right	806 kg/874 kg

To guarantee an acceptable level of steerability of the vehicle and to assure
satisfactory road handling in all load conditions, the minimum front axle load
should be 1,050 kg.

Note: Subject to errors and technical amendments. The electronic version of the body guidelines is the decisive source of up-to-date data on body guidelines.

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