Re: Main Tailwheel Leaf Spring Comparison
Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2023 12:50 pm
There should only be 1 bushing which goes through all 4 leaf springs in the mount and ties them together. It should not have excessive slop but it doesn't need to be a slop free fit.
I would doubt you will find wear to the point your old bushing is not serviceable.
Your new spring pack looks like each spring is extra thick. Probably just an illusion. Compare it to your originals. If you find your new spring pack is just to thick, I wouldn't be afraid to use as many thinner original springs as you need to to make it work. The only spring that ever breaks, is the lower main sprint the tailwheel bolts too.
I would doubt you will find wear to the point your old bushing is not serviceable.
Your new spring pack looks like each spring is extra thick. Probably just an illusion. Compare it to your originals. If you find your new spring pack is just to thick, I wouldn't be afraid to use as many thinner original springs as you need to to make it work. The only spring that ever breaks, is the lower main sprint the tailwheel bolts too.