Center Of Gravity Location - Toyota Tacoma 1998 Operating Manual

—Center of gravity location

Rear end of truck bed
Recommended location
for cargo center of
gravity for cargo weight
rating
A
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner
A
Normal cab models 1397
(55.0)
Xtra- cab models
2RZ- FE engine 1397
(55.0)
5VZ- FE engine 1193
(47.0)
238
Four- wheel drive models
and Pre Runner
A
1397
B
(55.0)
The figures given in the illustration indi-
cate the recommended center of gravity
zone.
CAUTION
If a load is too far back, it can cause
dangerous handling. If it is too far
mm (in.)
forward, the front axle may be over-
loaded.
B
838
(33.0)
1016
(40.0)
1066
(42.0)
'98 Tacoma (U)
—Cargo weight
proper matching
mm (in.)
B
838
(33.0)
Recommended center of
gravity location zone
Cargo weight rating
Two- wheel drive models
except Pre Runner
Normal cab models
With 2 occupants
With 3 occupants
Xtra- cab models
With 2 occupants
With 3 occupants
With 5 occupants
rating and
Camper center of gravity
499 kg (1100 lb.)
431 kg (950 lb.)
499 kg (1100 lb.)
431 kg (950 lb.)
295 kg (650 lb.)