Matching the Matco to the Rudder

[TJay 1041]

Where the spring and chains attach to the rudder I have noticed on all the new kitfoxes that the attach points are bent down about 2 inches below the bottom of the rudder and look a bit wider, Is that something that works better with the Big Matco Tailwheels? If I was to weld some more metal onto mine to lower it how wide should it be when finished. I Notice on my rudder the attach points are about half the with of of the Matco Tailwheel attach points, Hope this all makes sense.

[KFfan 151]

Do you have the 8" pneumatic? I have one that came with the package and have been debating installing it.

[TJay 1041]

Do you have the 8" pneumatic? I have one that came with the package and have been debating installing it.

yes sir the 8 inch, wide tire

[saskavid 47]

Where the spring and chains attach to the rudder I have noticed on all the new kitfoxes that the attach points are bent down about 2 inches below the bottom of the rudder and look a bit wider, Is that something that works better with the Big Matco Tailwheels? If I was to weld some more metal onto mine to lower it how wide should it be when finished. I Notice on my rudder the attach points are about half the with of of the Matco Tailwheel attach points, Hope this all makes sense.

I'd bolt a secondary piece of steel to the bottom of the rudder horn and experiment with hole distance and  bend angles so I got things how I wanted. That is what I am using on my avid/ matco combo. If you look at the thread name that mystery avid flyer part you can sorta see what is on my plane in this topic.