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Originally posted by anotheridiot View PostWhat is the official way of doing this though, scales under all 4 tires to determine the real weight needed or can you just weigh an axle at a time?Doing it all wrong since 1966
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Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Post
best to weigh all 4 at once... that said, most think $1200 or more for a scale is a bit pricey for the benefit.... a scale is on my list of wants but there are other ways of figuring weight that are a lot cheaper.... don't forget you can use a bathroom scale - trick is finding the proper balance point so you stay within the scale's range.
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I either drive or trailer (depending if it runs yet) down to the nearest CO-OP or truckstop and use their scales.Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
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Originally posted by oletrux4evr View PostI either drive or trailer (depending if it runs yet) down to the nearest CO-OP or truckstop and use their scales.
As stated, buy springs - carefully install - send back for different rate until you get it where you want it.
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I wish I had a friend with scales...]
You do, just a long drive to borrow them...
Last edited by htrdharley; August 7, 2019, 01:17 PM.
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Originally posted by oletrux4evr View PostI either drive or trailer (depending if it runs yet) down to the nearest CO-OP or truckstop and use their scales.Doing it all wrong since 1966
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