Why is my landing gear so long...?

[84KF]

What's up with the spring gear on 84KF?

The original packing list from Sept. 1994 calls it out as
"Landing Gear, Spring, Kit; S5 TD"

...the specific part as
"13015.101 Main Gear, Alum; S5 TD"



Then look here... http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/alb...&pictureid=262

It is taller than most gear I see in pictures of other 5's.
Was there a design change after mine? Was there more than one size available back then?

I've measured and compared to the Grove Gear specs at http://www.groveaircraft.com/landing_gear.html but I am still confused. I'm ASSUMING it's Grove. (???)


I like what I have, this question has just bugged me from the beginning.