kitfox classic 4 speedster tail problem

[napierm]

To get those bushing to line up just right is going to take a jig. They have to end at the right place in x, y, and z. Any welding will make them crawl around more than you would expect.

Just saying....

[Jfquebec]

If i weld new bushing ,i put more longer than what i need ,,after welding make all thread and after i can take mesurement to cut them more close a possible..

[Jfquebec]

Thank's to all for your reply and mesurement ..i do the job when the montain of snow has melted...
Beacause is very hard to walk in deep snow with heavy welding machine..

[napierm]

If i weld new bushing ,i put more longer than what i need ,,after welding make all thread and after i can take mesurement to cut them more close a possible..

Yes, you can cut them to length.

But think 1st about left and right. They have to be very close in line to be a good hinge.

Next think about up-down. Have to be in the exact spots as the rudder.

Next think about being perpendicular both left-right and up-down so length adjustments don't matter to alignment.

Think about a good stiff jig to make it right.

FWIW.

[Jfquebec]

I agree with you napierm...that's very important...

[kmach]

Hi,
mrbill's idea sounds easiest and "aligned" . I like his idea of using a female threaded rod end bearing, and a piece of quality threaded rod to extend the short bushing. This might be helpful at the very least for setting up all the bearings into alignment.

[Esser]

JF, maybe you can just order a rod end that is an inch longer so it will reach all the way to the bushing?

[Jfquebec]

JF, maybe you can just order a rod end that is an inch longer so it will reach all the way to the bushing?

I dont think it is very safe with 1 1/4" of this small rod......
Maybe with small bushing on thread between the bushing of tail post and head of rod end?...