Spring Strut Landing Gear

[924549]

I am looking at replacing my standard landing gear on my Kitfox IV 1050 with the spring strut gear from HighWing LLC. Has anyone done this? Is it a good upgrade? Any issues. All thoughts and input would be appreciated.

[catz631]

A GREAT upgrade for your aircraft ! I was one of the first guys to install Lowells gear. I have had it for a couple of years now (I think) It was easy to install,everything fit perfectly and what a difference it makes !!!.
The gear spread goes from about 4 ft to 7 ft. Ground handling improves...big time ! Even stability on approach to landing improves (outrigger effect ?)
A great decision on your part!
Dick

PS: check out the spring bungee covers I had made(ala: cub)

[cap01]

there is a model IV in our area that has the highwing gear installed . a great improvement , i would have it on mine if i didnt already have the grove gear . also good people to deal with .

[sdemeyer]

I would be the other IV Chuck was referring to. By far, this was the best modification I've done to my KF. I am really pleased with the gear.

[birdman-2]

Where is a good place to get these Spring Strut Landing Gears?

Thanks!!!

[cap01]

highwingllc.com has the gear mentioned in the posts also kitfox offers a bush gear that is similar .

birdman , you could email scott demeyer and get some tips from him . i know hes really happy with his . like ive said , if i didnt have the grove already , id have the bush gear . i like the grove but the bush gear is just so much cooler looking .

[birdman-2]

Thanks cap01!!! Was just out on there web site... Thinks that's the way I need to go on my III/IV Model. The bungee's are makin me nervous:-)

[catz631]

Birdman,
The aircraft pictured on Lowells website (HighwingLLC) is mine. I have done a couple of mods since that picture. I made a gear to fuselage fairing and some spring boots which I think dress it up even a bit more.
I have had the gear installed over 2 years now and it has made a dramatic difference in ground handling. It's the only way to go in my mind. WELL worth the cost !
Dick Maddux
Fox 4
Milton,Fl

[Av8r3400]

Another, more economical version is available through Airdale.

Brett will build them to accept your standard 3/4" axles, brakes and wheels, negating the need to rework/buy these expensive parts. Or he can build them for any other axle/brake option you have.

[Av8r3400]

Joey-- Post a picture of your new Airdale gear... :cool:

[catz631]

My neighbor made the spring covers. I think she sent a couple of pairs to Lowell at HighwingLLC also.
Dick