I could land shorter in my Model 4 Kitfox if I could brake sooner and harder.
I saw this gear extension on a Cessna 140 and am considering trying the same idea on the Grove gear.
I can usually land in 200 feet but am wanting to get in shorter at times.

I have 2 concerns regarding this modification.

1. Would the Grove gear legs, the attach brackets to the longerons and the longerons be up to the loads?

2. Without doing the calculations, any idea how much the weight and balance will be effected moving 29" Bushwheels with Matco brakes forward 4"?

I would appreciate any ideas or comments before I waste any time trying this.

Years ago when I was considering a Just Highlander (which are too expensive for me), I was told by Troy the owner of Just that the main reason Highlanders land shorter than Kitfox's is the the gear is pushed forward placing more weight on the tail.
I have been told that Highlanders weigh 120 pounds on the tail which is close to twice the weight of a Kitfox Model 4 tail.

Thanks
Herman