Tailwheel fork replacement

[Chopndrag]

Since the standard replacement is now lost in the move to Sonex and everywhere else I decided to weld up one out of 4130 and use the standard 4" homebuilders wheel from spruce that is 1.5" wide with a 3/8" axle. Easy to find replacement wheel directly bolts onto the old tailwheel spring. Pictures coming soon I will have a jig set up for making more if anyone is interested.

 

[Chucker]

Unfortunately, the supply of original tailwheel springs may be running dry. I think SONEX wants us to convert to their titanium spring and tailwheel assembly.

 

[Chopndrag]

Unfortunately, the supply of original tailwheel springs may be running dry. I think SONEX wants us to convert to their titanium spring and tailwheel assembly.

That's what they tried selling me. Great plains doesn't have the molds for the original casting neither do the Bennetts. I decided to make mine off the original 4" design and use the aircraft spruce 4" homebuilders wheels. Easy replacement