Larry is in the right direction. At Velocity we put a carbon fiber sock over the gear to stiffen it. The sock is like the old Chinese finger thing that you would get as a kid where the more you stretch it out the tighter it gets. Search online for it. It comes in various widths. Layer a couple layers over where you think it is the weakest.
Victor Taylor > On Apr 10, 2026, at 6:54 PM, Larry Flesner via KRnet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > On 4/10/2026 4:00 PM, Pavel Schor via KRnet wrote: >> Dear all, >> Please does anyone have for sale a fixed landing gear as shown on attached >> sketch? >> Mine starts to show some signs of fatigue.. and it shall be replaced this >> year. >> Unfortunately, getting a new Grove gear is not an option for me, as shipping >> to EU is associated with customs and taxes that doubles the cost. >> Kind regards >> Pavel (Paul) >> Europe, CZ >> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > > I would suggest simply doing a fiberglass / carbon fiber wrap to add strength > to the current gear. I'd suggest adding a gusset to the upper angle as that > would end up being the weak spot. Run that by a qualified engineer if > necessary. I suspect any sag currently has started at that angle break. I > started with 30" Diehl legs that seemed a bit "soft" so I added about 1/8" of > glass and foam to streamline the lead and trail edge of the legs. 1000+ > hours and still going strong. > > Or, have someone weld an aluminum dowel or similar to the bottom side of the > assembly to add strength. Upgrading what you have will be cheaper that > anything you can purchase. > > If all the sag has started at the upper angle, use a "come-along" to bring > the gear back to original shape before adding buildup. Use your imagine. > You'll come up with something. > > As always YRMV..................... > > Larry Flesner > > Carterville, Illinois > > -- > KRnet mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- KRnet mailing list [email protected] https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
