I would go with the larger axles. You might want to run larger wheels and tires. I had 5X5 GoodYear on my first KR and they were great. That way, you won't have to worry about it anymore.
N64KR Daniel R. Heath - Columbia, SC da...@kr-builder.org See you in Red Oak - 2003 See our KR at http://KR-Builder.org - Click on the pic See our EAA Chapter 242 at http://EAA242.org -------Original Message------- From: sbai...@mandelcom.com; KR builders and pilots List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 9:48:56 AM To: kr...@mylist.net Subject: KR>Axles All: I purchased a flying KR2 and am in the process of converting it to Diehl tri gear. The wheels that came off it (I believe) are Matco with 5/8" axles. Thinking that I could utilize the existing tires and brakes, I bought a pair of Grove axles (P/N 5010) that are suitable for aircraft up to 1,050 lbs gross weight. With the KR2's stated gross weight of 960 lbs, they should be fine. However, I've got a nagging voice telling me that I aught to install axles that are heavier duty - Grove has a graciously offered to exchange the axles for others, should I choose (the epitome of the no-hassle return policy). I'd be interested in your thoughts. Scott Bailey Belmont, CA KR2 w/Revmonster 2100D _______________________________________________ see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html .
