A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:

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C: Balanced in the cargo area.. Generally, too little weight on the driving axle will cause poor traction, resulting in the wheels spinning quickly—poor weight balance results in unsafe handling. Excessive weight on the steering axles causes stiff steering and can damage the axle and tires. Similarly, shifting weight too far to the rear results in an under-loaded axle, which results in steering problems.

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:

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