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Thread: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    I had to machine my brackets to look like Dusty's. Disappointed Grove had not provided a better design.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    Thanks for the pictures and info! I was thinking it was going to be something like you had to do and appreciate your advice. Have you both had any issues with stress cracking and do you feel the strength of the bracket is ok? I really can't see any other way to make this bracket work.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    Cracking shouldn't be a problem if the corners are radiused,there is still plenty of material left

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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    Thanks Dusty, my thoughts exactly on the radius.
    Thanks everyone for helping out on this....this group is great!
    Dan G.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    I will be doing some more research on this issue.. but if memory doesn't fail me.. the original Model IV actually has a slightly different bracket and does not require the notch.. The Lite*² lift strut bracket changed for use with the bungee tri-gear.. Therefore the gear mounting bracket would need to be notched.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    That makes sense to me John, I can mill the needed clearance if you find this to be correct. Thanks
    Dan G.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    Confirmed...
    The reason the bracket is not notched is due to the differences of the lift strut attach mounting bracket on the fuselage. The Lite² is different from the Model IV. Therefore, if using the brackets on the Lite² it will require a clearance notch in the bracket and the Model IV does not.
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    Default Re: Grove gear bracket tri gear KF4

    Thanks John I appreciate you checking on this.
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