Corner balance on the 'cheap', any ideas? Options

[nebreitling]

custom alignment wants a total of $250 for a corner balance. they are a high-quality outfit, but i think i could do better.

budget scale sets start around $900. in other words, 3+ other locals and i could have a good deal going on.

or, does anyone know somewhere in the bay area that charges less, or would rent out, etc. etc. etc.??

[r_towle]

if you look for plans online, you would see a simple to build lever like system for a home scale.

Bascially (I hope someone has a pic to show you here)
there is a platform big enough to put the tire upon...from that platform are two arms that go on top of the scale.

Based upon how you build this rig, you can change the amount of pressure on the scale.

One half sits on the ground, this absorbs most of the weight, the scales tend to register under 200 lbs.

It is quite accurate..you either build four, or move one all over the place...several times to get it right.

Rich