Spring Gear Jacking - New approach

[Buckshot]

For jacking the Grove Spring Gear, obtain a Cessna "U" shaped jack pad which simply slides up the gear leg until it stops, then use the jack on the jack pad jacking point. Note: It is best to line this unit with silicon baffle material prior to sliding up the gear leg, so as not to damage the finish on the gear leg. Source: ACS p/n 12-00837. Approx. $63.00, but works very well. Paul

[akarmy]

Here's the picture of it. Seems a bit heavier than is needed for a Kitfox. I wonder if you could build something similar out of Oak (like I made for my jack block). I may try that and post the results in the future. Just looking for inexpensive solutions!

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/graphics/12-00837.jpg

[bumsteer]

The Feb. 2009 EAA Sport Aviation magazine has plans for jacking pad made of oak. This pad is designed for Cessnas but wouldn't take much to adapt it to a Kitfox.
Rick