I have been able to borrow a set of scales to do a quick corner balance before heading to MidOhio next weekend.

However, the owner tells me that we can't drive on to these scales.

I am wondering if I jack the car up by the lower control arms on each corner and then let it back down on the scale if that will work. My thinking is that similar to an alignment I don't want to foul up the ride height.

Also, beyond disconnecting the sway bars, does anyone else have any dos and don'ts.

Thanks.

Ken

 

make some small 2x4 ramps so that you can roll on to the scales. shouldnt be hard to do .
raising the car is a no -no, even if you lift by the a-arms (that doesnt solve very much of the issue becase you are far in on the lever of the a-arm)

just get it on the scales and then see what you got. you really want to have near the gas weight and you in the car as you will be driving on the track.
Once you have that, take a look at the cross weights, as they are most important.disconnecting the swaybar is a good idea, ONLY if it is adjustable.
often, you can make small adjustements without removing the swaybar (ie one or two turns of the shock purch for ride hight and balance adjustment.)

mk

 

Like Mark said, roll it on. Just make sure your ramps are level with the scale pads to put as little sideways pressure on the pads.

Measure with and without the sway bars to see if they are heavily preloaded to one side/corner.