Grease your landings with our shock absorbing nose wheel forks
Suspension Details:
4130 Chromoly Steel
TIG welded construction
Powder coated
AN/Grade 8 Bolts w nylocks
Oil-lite bronze bushing
Models
GLU-5
The Greased Landings GL-5 series of nosewheel forks accept a 11x4.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 4.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 11 inches
Approx weight: 4 lb, 2 oz (1.9 Kg)
3/8 axle bolt and spacers not included
Gen 2 Bent Legs
Gen 2 Bent Legs are now standard for more vertical suspension on rougher runways.
GLU-6
GLU-6
The Greased Landings GL-6 series of nosewheel forks accepts the larger 5.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 5.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 13 inches
Approx Weight 4 lb, 9 oz (2.07 kg
3/8 axle bolt and spacers not included
Mounting Details
New Mounting Design
Universal Mount Details
Universal Mount Details
We have recently changed and simplified the design in order to simplify fabrication and as a result are able to offer our assemblies at lower cost while making them easier for users to add them to a wide range of aircraft.
Tube Mount
Universal Mount Details
Tube Mount
Challenger and Excalibur versions include a 1" ID tube to slip up onto the existing steering tube. User will have to drill hole at appropriate height to secure to the aluminum steering tube.
Tire size is important
What we need to know to ensure proper fit!
Our standard nosewheel forks fit 4 and 5 inch wheels.
Other sizes available upon request
You may need to add spacers on your 3/8 axle bolt. 3/8" washers work fine
Unlike the standard Challenger, Excalibur and Titan Tornado nosewheels, the Greased Landing nosewheel is serviceable.
Replacement parts are available in the unlikely event you damage it.
In order to ensure your tire will fit inside our nosewheel assembly it is best if we know the width and diameter of your TIRE.
Shown to the right are all 5 inch wheels.....
Can you guess which one wont fit?
Our shock absorbing nose gear weighs under 5 lbs.
BEFORE YOU FLY!
If you have had a hard nosewheel landing, bent your factory or other nosewheel, it is critical that you inspect all of the nosewheel mount and steering components including the rivets ( top and bottom ) that attach the cross tube to the longerons. This should be part of your regular preflight procedure. The nosewheel
PURCHASE ONLINE
GLC-5 Assembly $525.00 including shipping within contiguous USA
Includes mounting tube for installation on Challenger and Excalibur Aircraft.
Accepts a 11x4.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 4.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 11 inches
GLU-5 Assembly $485.00 including shipping within contiguous USA
Universal mount allows for user installation on a wide variety of aircraft.
Accepts a 11x4.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 4.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 11 inches
5BL Bent Legs (Pair) $83 including shipping within Contiguous USA
Legs only
Maximum tire diameter of 11 inches
GLC-6 Assembly $535.00 including shipping within contiguous USA
Includes mounting tube for installation on Challenger and Excalibur Aircraft.
Accepts the larger 5.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 5.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 13 inches
GLU-6 Assembly $495.00 including shipping within contiguous USA
Universal mount allows for user installation on a wide variety of aircraft.
accepts the larger 5.00-5 wheel / tire assembly up to 5.5 inches wide and maximum diameter of 13 inches
6BL Bent Legs (Pair) $93 including shipping within Contiguous USA
Legs only
Maximum tire diameter of 13 inches
Custom Powder Coat Color
Custom requests are welcome!
Custom requests are welcome!
$25
(Black included in standard pricing)
Custom requests are welcome!
Custom requests are welcome!
Custom requests are welcome!
We love helping you customize your project. E-mail or call us with your questions