Dunno about your balance point example, but you have a lot of glass in that trooper, almost all of it aft of the middle, and a full tank of gas only pushes it further back. Also, keep in mind that the Isuzu 4ZE1 is a heavy pig of a motor, and honestly, though I haven't weighed it relative to a V6, I'd guess it to be within 50 pounds, if both are fully dressed. I've pulled my 4ZE1 with the cherry picker all the way stretched out, and with it dangling, I can boost up the crane-side wheels without working all that hard! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Randii (whose Amigo has tipped the scales over 5K with a full load of gear, people, critter, and fluid!)

Well for wt compare......The Turtle 2nd Gen Rodeo
weighs 4300+ at last weighing that is with 1/4 tank of gas
and all the tools and junk out of it........but with all
the extra stuff welded and bolted onto it.

No wonder the axles break.......it's a 1ton <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

Bansil