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I think that it is worth bringing up again gladehound's original point.
3pt ballast (counterweight) probably does not take a significant amount or stress off the front axle in most cases.
That is not the same as saying ballast is a bad idea.
In some cases 3pth ballast may actually lead to MORE front axle stress (ability to lift larger loads or increased lateral inertia)
Glade, please correct me if I have misrepresented your thoughts.
3pt ballast (counterweight) probably does not take a significant amount or stress off the front axle in most cases.
That is not the same as saying ballast is a bad idea.
In some cases 3pth ballast may actually lead to MORE front axle stress (ability to lift larger loads or increased lateral inertia)
Glade, please correct me if I have misrepresented your thoughts.