Can too much weight on the drive axle can cause hard heavy steering?

Answer 1

On a Front wheel Drive car, yes, on a rear-wheel drive excess weight to the contrary, too much weight too far rear lifts the front and causes lack of safe steering, too light on steering tires. Most cars have about a 62/38% weight distribution, front to rear dry, no cargo. (Front engine cars. Rear and mid- engine cars vary greatly from that