piper gear legs
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bob turner
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I am using 1977 Piper PA-18 gear legs on a J-3. So far, we have not been able to tell the difference.
Lots of them out there; SC guys are using HD and extended legs.
Lots of them out there; SC guys are using HD and extended legs.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Incorrect, they are the same. Look at the part numbers between all but the early lower GW J3s and they are the same as the Super Cub. We are going to put you in the corner with the Piper manuals George.
https://www.univair.com/piper/piper-j-3/view-all/u10033-006-piper-landing-gear-uncovered-left/
https://www.univair.com/piper/piper-j-3/view-all/u10033-005-piper-landing-gear-uncovered-right/
bob turner
Registered User
Well, the Super Cub gear legs have square brake attach plates, with ever so slightly different bolt hole angles. Better for Grove brakes if you want the calipers aft. But yes, totally interchangeable. And if you are experimental, some of the repro parts are better than the PMA parts, and lots less expensive. Opinion.
skywagon8a
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SE Mass MA6
The one with no brake provisions is likely for the lower gross weight. Unless you have a method to verify that the tubes are all the same dimensions you should leave it on the wall for conversation purposes. I knew an old timer who had one of those no brake Cubs.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
The lower gross weight Cubs used 5/16" bolts instead of 3/8" if memory serves me correctly .
Thank you
