AZinAK
FRIEND
Not an unintentional oversight. It has been explicitly explained that it was done intentionally with BS excuses as to why unfortunately.
New Alaska Gear Co. shocks
- Thread starter The Kid
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If you're operating in rough terrain, you need ABW's - there is no replacement for ABW's.
Big tires are a bigger upgrade than suspension. Case in point, a cub with 35 ABW's and bungees will take on rougher terrain than a cub with 6.00x6's and an Acme suspension - small tires can't roll through/over rough terrain, you'll stub a toe, regardless of suspension.
I look forward to hearing pireps about the TiSHX, mainly those related to performance and durability.
Thanks to Alaska Gear Co. for introducing yet another innovative product for certified cubs.
Big tires are a bigger upgrade than suspension. Case in point, a cub with 35 ABW's and bungees will take on rougher terrain than a cub with 6.00x6's and an Acme suspension - small tires can't roll through/over rough terrain, you'll stub a toe, regardless of suspension.
I look forward to hearing pireps about the TiSHX, mainly those related to performance and durability.
Thanks to Alaska Gear Co. for introducing yet another innovative product for certified cubs.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I think these new suspension systems take up the bumps and the footprint of the tire can provide the buoyancy in the rough stuff. I use to run 3.5 to 4.5 psi in my 31s and sometimes less but it was a bear to get in and out of the hangar. Now with the Acme suspension I am running more tire pressure without any noticeable ill effects. Improved suspension might make some of the other large tire choices more workable.
Yep even with my AOSS I can run 6-8 lbs unless I am going to uncharted areas.
DENNY
BC12D-4-85
SPONSOR
Fairbanks, AK.
How were skis approved?
Gary
Gary
BC12D-4-85
SPONSOR
Fairbanks, AK.
No got-you intended, just curious about the approval process for skis with their new shock assemblies. Assume drop tested?
Gary
Gary
hotrod180
FRIEND
Port Townsend, WA
So think about a guy with these shocks & 31's, he's gonna take a long trip so he pulls off the heavy, draggy 31's & puts on a set of
800's or 850's. Now he's gotta change out the shocks too , back to bungees or whatever, to be legal.
@farmstripflying
Registered User
Super Cub
What gear legs are these? Are you certified? Thanks!
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
Yes, certified. 6" Atlee Dodge extended gear with Acme STC'd shocks.
AZinAK
FRIEND
This mentality and attitude by AGC is giving off Apple vibes. Our products, our way or no way. hotrod180, the example you outlined is real world realistic and would be ridiculous to have to deal with.
Yes, Airframes used to be my favourite spot in Anchorage that I never missed anytime we come over.
Now it is not much about Aircraft anymore. The Shipper in the back has more knowledge about Aircraft and parts than the front end staff.
The shop at Merill field was a bit better , but you need to go to both to fill your order as one does not carry what the other one has.
And what happened to all the aviation guys they used to have on staff?
Now couple that with the beautiful gear and shocks that Acme makes
on my next build?
Now it is not much about Aircraft anymore. The Shipper in the back has more knowledge about Aircraft and parts than the front end staff.
The shop at Merill field was a bit better , but you need to go to both to fill your order as one does not carry what the other one has.
And what happened to all the aviation guys they used to have on staff?
Now couple that with the beautiful gear and shocks that Acme makes
on my next build?
