Bending landing gear - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T11:53:11Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/bending-landing-gear?commentId=2606393%3AComment%3A686204&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI assume you were watching th…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-31:2606393:Comment:6862042019-07-31T18:47:49.001ZDan Hillhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanHill
<p>I assume you were watching the video of one of the Patey boys 801. He stated that he thought that Zenith was now bending their gear the extra 2 degrees so you may want to verify if this has already been done to your gear legs since that video is now about 8 years old. That being said anyone with a heavy enough press and fixturing to support the gear leg and match the bend radius should be able to sucessfully bend the gear. Some may want to upgrade to a Grove gear, some may not. There is no…</p>
<p>I assume you were watching the video of one of the Patey boys 801. He stated that he thought that Zenith was now bending their gear the extra 2 degrees so you may want to verify if this has already been done to your gear legs since that video is now about 8 years old. That being said anyone with a heavy enough press and fixturing to support the gear leg and match the bend radius should be able to sucessfully bend the gear. Some may want to upgrade to a Grove gear, some may not. There is no absolute right or wrong way. Do what you think is best for you. Dan</p> once the cold bent gear is re…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-31:2606393:Comment:6861242019-07-31T15:35:54.176ZBob Joneshttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobJones
<p>once the cold bent gear is rebent it will distort easier the second time , my advise is to contact Rob at grove gear and get a heat tempered and bent spring and be done with it BOB</p>
<p>once the cold bent gear is rebent it will distort easier the second time , my advise is to contact Rob at grove gear and get a heat tempered and bent spring and be done with it BOB</p> Thanks Steven. Mex Mo is a lo…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-31:2606393:Comment:6859022019-07-31T02:28:16.574ZWilliam D. Phillipshttps://zenith.aero/profile/WilliamDPhillips
<p>Thanks Steven. Mex Mo is a long way from here(mid Ga). Anyplace in the southeast? Bill </p>
<p>Thanks Steven. Mex Mo is a long way from here(mid Ga). Anyplace in the southeast? Bill </p> I had my Cruzer gear straight…tag:zenith.aero,2019-07-30:2606393:Comment:6861832019-07-30T23:13:26.112ZSteven M Brayhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StevenMBray
<p>I had my Cruzer gear straightened a few weeks ago at the Zenith factory after a hard landing. Took the bare gear in and they fixed it while I went to lunch. I scheduled a date in advance with Roger when the press operator would be available.</p>
<p>I had my Cruzer gear straightened a few weeks ago at the Zenith factory after a hard landing. Took the bare gear in and they fixed it while I went to lunch. I scheduled a date in advance with Roger when the press operator would be available.</p>