That is certainly close enough.
1 Meter-Newtons = 0.73692 Foot-Pounds
I usually just estimate at 4 to 3
I like this site for such things:
http://www.onlineconversion.com
A lift would be very nice...
I don't know if you have any of these in NH, but the NTB (National Tire & Battery) near me has really nice alignment equipment, and I have had good results. It was about $90.