Sniper laser alignment problem

[Williamgillespie (Bill Gillespie)]

Hi Guys,
I have a CRG Road Rebel KZ… just tried my Sniper alignment today…. Got the toe set …. But I can’t set the ‘sweep’ to even the Ackerman.

The lasers are too low to get a reading on the ruler.
I raised the front ride height, which drops the spindles… that’s. my only guess….anyone else have this problem ? Any solutions ??
Thanks,
Bill

[CrocIndy (Matthew Burpo)]

Use a tape measure off a consistent point on the chassis. I pull the tank and use the upright.

[KartingIsLife (James McMahon)]

Sweep can be a bit of a pain sometimes, there might be a nugget in there that can help in addition to what Matthew said:

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[Numbah26 (Mark Chandler)]

@CrocIndy

I pull the tank and use the upright.

I saw someone with a Birel have to do this too.