Tailwheel Steering Spring Kit

[Onewinglo]

Guys,
The tailwheel spring kit I ordered from Air Repair (3239) is labeled
“Note: For Use With Scott 3200 (8” pneumatics) Tail Wheel Assembly”. I don’t think I have an 8” tailwheel – Is this the correct spring kit for my 170?

Thanks,
JP

[bagarre]

Looks like the same thing that's on my tail.

[Onewinglo]

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Those are the correct springs. Just curious, how much did Air Repair charge you for them?

Spring Kit was $86.22 if you can believe that. The 1/4" U bolt was $38.50. Replacing the steering springs, leaf springs, new eyebolt and most of the hardware will total North of $400, and all the tailwheel gets is a fresh squirt of greese!

[bagarre]

If you want to be depressed, disconnect the springs all together and go taxi around.
not much different

[DaveF]

If you want to be depressed, disconnect the springs all together and go taxi around.
not much different

Interesting experiment! It shows that my efforts to improve steering by running higher tire pressure and using moly grease on the friction plate are doomed to failure.

Anyway, things could be worse. Nose gear is much more expensive to maintain. Shimmy dampers, shim kits, strut overhauls, and strut rechroming all cost a lot more than a few springs.

[Onewinglo]

Anyway, things could be worse. Nose gear is much more expensive to maintain. Shimmy dampers, shim kits, strut overhauls, and strut rechroming all cost a lot more than a few springs.

Ok, Im feeling a little better now.
Thanks Dave!