Dennis,
Another option is a heavy (thick) crush plate. I believe Saber Manufacturing makes thick crush plates that are much less expensive than the Landoll balancer, and puts the weight farther forward.
From his website:
Saber Manufacturing Inc.
3601 Nassau Ct, Granbury, TX 76049
Ph: (817) 326-6293 Fax: (817) 326-6330
E-mail:
Sabermfg@sabermfg.com
www.sabermfg.com
Real nice guy to work with. I think he owns a Harmon Rocket.