cubnut93
Registered User
The Piper springs I have worked with require spread apart with a tool to get the chain on. I have seen the tear drop shape links safety wired. Really like the threaded chain links with safety hole that Bushwheel use to sell, made it easy to install and remove. I believe Maule still sells them. I really think if you replace the spring your issue will be solved, has worked in every single case of tail wheel shimmy in every kind of tail dragger I have dealt with over the years.
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Thanks for the reply--
I think that the shimmy problem happened because the tail wheel tire was flat (no air pressure in the tire--the gauge didn't even move when I checked it) I do like those quick links. I assume that I can't use the hardware store links since they don't have a safety wire hole? BTW could you please watch this video and tell me if it shows the CORRECT way to rig the spring and chains? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QtokU8mIDQk