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tmccaa
10-20-2020, 08:25 AM
Has anyone ever straightened a tail wheel spring on a Kitfox IV?
4Hummer
10-20-2020, 04:18 PM
Has anyone ever straightened a tail wheel spring on a Kitfox IV?

They are like $90 from the factory. Just replaced mine last October.
avidflyer
10-20-2020, 04:49 PM
I've done it on a Aeronca Chief, and my Avid Flyer. Used my 20 ton press. (Harbor Freight special) JImChuk
jrevens
10-20-2020, 06:12 PM
I've done it before with a really big vise, pipe wrench (padded jaws) and a long iron pipe "cheater bar".
tmccaa
10-20-2020, 06:27 PM
They are like $90 from the factory. Just replaced mine last October.

I called today. They can't get them right now.
tmccaa
10-20-2020, 06:27 PM
I've done it before with a really big vise, pipe wrench (padded jaws) and a long iron pipe "cheater bar".

Think I'll try this next.
Dusty
10-20-2020, 09:41 PM
A spring maker should be able to make one up for you. Tail springs are a consumable and should be replaced every now and then. Better than a beat up rudder :(
Kahle76
10-21-2020, 05:03 AM
I called today. They can't get them right now.
I am finishing up rebuilding my IV and have an aft CG issue and replacing the new 3 leaf factory spring with the grove aluminum spring to save a little weight. It’s painted off white. Planning on doing the switch later this week and selling the leaf spring. $50 plus shipping.