Tailwheel Axle Bolt Specs

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Pilotjim77

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• Feb 3, 2023

• #1

Non-builder question. Does anyone know where the specs can be found for the tailwheel axle bolt and associated hardware (washers, nut, cotter pin)? I'm looking to extend the bolt length for better tow bar usage, but I cannot find size information in my Vans RV-6 flash drive with all the drawings.

 

SMRacer

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• Feb 3, 2023

• #2

tailwheel bolt

You may find this too pricey for your budget, but it's really nice.

https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/tow-bar-bolt

 

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Pilotjim77

Well Known Member

• Feb 8, 2023

• #3

Thanks, Jim. I wound up just buying a longer bolt and some washers from ACS.

 

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Southern Pete

Well Known Member

• Feb 9, 2023

• #4

Bottom right corner of dwg 34?

 

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Pilotjim77

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• Feb 9, 2023

• #5

Southern Pete said:

Bottom right corner of dwg 34?

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That's what I was looking for, thanks, Pete.

 

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Pilotjim77

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• Feb 9, 2023

• #6

Here's what I wound up doing.

 

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Snowflake

Sidney, BC, Canada

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• Feb 10, 2023

• #7

SMRacer said:

You may find this too pricey for your budget, but it's really nice.

https://flyboyaccessories.com/product/tow-bar-bolt

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That's what I did. Wow, it's nice to use. I know a stack of washers under each end of a longer bolt works, but I couldn't shake how awkward it looked.