Gear swap...again

[C5Engineer 1170]

Received my new spring gear from Brett today. Hoping to get it installed soon. I will post pics of the install as I go.

[SuberAvid 617]

I am anxious to hear what you think of them when you get them on. The look like a lighter way to go and no bungee replacement will be nice!

[C5Engineer 1170]

I am anxious to hear what you think of them when you get them on. The look like a lighter way to go and no bungee replacement will be nice!

Your right Randy... if it werent for the springs they would be super light! I've got them hanging up outside now. Going to bead blast them and try to get some primer shot today.

[C5Engineer 1170]

Got the gear bead blasted, primed, and painted today. Now onto pressing in the axles and drilling the backplates out. Gonna take a little time to get it on. Can' wait to see how it handles.

[C5Engineer 1170]

Pressed the axles in today. They were no match for a 25 ton press! The Kirfox manual shows 4 1/4" from the backing plate to the end of the axle so I started with that. Next step is to tear down my current set up and get a real good measurement and mark and drill my holes. It should go together fairly quick after that. Too bad I am headed on an Iraq run on Sunday

[C5Engineer 1170]

Grabbed this shot off my phone. Make sure you understand how the gear works and where it moves before you paint it. I had to take mine back apart and take the paint off the inside of one tube.

Here's some nice shots Brett sent me of his airplane.

He tapped the backside of his axle so he could use a bolt for a jacking point. I just left the extra inch of my axle sticking out.