I want to install some type of protection ring around the nose wheel pant tow hole. Is there a product out there or do I need to fabricate something. Any suggestion?
Yeah, those are nice but expensive, and they’re a different diameter than standard, apparently…I’ll re-install mine after I re-fiberglass the wheel pants again and can match the hole size. Meantime, I definitely see the need for extended 5/8 pins on the axle in order to mitigate damage from the bars on my Best Tugs tug.Here's a link to protection rings you can buy from FlyBoy Accessories.
Here's a link to a thread with some alternative ideas.
Anyone have the correct length?Yeah, those are nice but expensive, and they’re a different diameter than standard, apparently…I’ll re-install mine after I re-fiberglass the wheel pants again and can match the hole size. Meantime, I definitely see the need for extended 5/8 pins on the axle in order to mitigate damage from the bars on my Best Tugs tug.
Pin adapters /extenders from Best TugsAnyone have the correct length?
Did you extend with washers or a nut?
I used longer cap screws from Fastenal and put a steel bolt sleeve that I cut to length so the lock washer would work. I extended the bolt head outside of the wheel pant about 1/2”. I also made a hole guard from a stainless steel fender washer.Anyone have the correct length?
Did you extend with washers or a nut?
I used clear 3M tape commonly used on cars for high ware areas and the clear bra.I used longer cap screws from Fastenal and put a steel bolt sleeve that I cut to length so the lock washer would work. I extended the bolt head outside of the wheel pant about 1/2”. I also made a hole guard from a stainless steel fender washer.