whats the correct answer?????

[rastus]

I have a set of intercomp electric scales . thay are working good . Getting same weight on each scale when checked , but here is the problem :::::: My scales are on real nice pads that hold them about a foot and a half off ground , with a roll off on front to roll car forward zero out and roll back to re scale .when rolling back sometimes the numbers change and car has to be rolled ahead a couplr times in order to get the same weight . it seems as tho they bind up and the moving around the spring loose and numbers start matching again.. any ideas ??????

[mab475]

Do you have the LR axle pulled when you are scaling? It can cause binding that can give false readings due to side load.

[LM14]

I always shake a car by holding onto the roll cage and let it settle on the scales. If you shake t the same way every time you will repeat weights better.

SPark

[mab475]

Also I remove the compression and rebound from the shocks

[Brian Gray]

Try pushing the car down at front and rear. Don't bounce it just push down and let the springs bring it back up.

[DaveBauerSS6]

Do you have the LR axle pulled when you are scaling? It can cause binding that can give false readings due to side load.

2X. Corrected my error.

[powerslide]

Also I remove the compression and rebound from the shocks

Tell me more...

[mab475]

To much compression or rebound can effect the scale numbers by holding the car in a unrelaxed position after you shake or pull down or however you choose to settle the suspension.

[powerslide]

To much compression or rebound can effect the scale numbers by holding the car in a unrelaxed position after you shake or pull down or however you choose to settle the suspension.

So exactly what are you doing to remove it?

[mab475]

On a double adjustable shock I take both to their minimum so it's effect is minimal

[powerslide]

I had a blond moment I thought we were in the mod section, makes sense

[rastus]

thank you all !!!!!!!!!!

[mab475]

Did it help?

[FlatTire]

Also the front end can get held up and give you incorrect readings. Take some door skirt plastic and put two pieces under each tire.

[7uptruckracer]

Single Load Cells Vs Double makes a difference too. Single Load cells are super sensitive to exact car placement each time I throw them off a cliff