May 24, 2007 - Wheels

With the engine mount done, the next step was the gear, wheels, tires and brakes.  I rummaged around and gathered all the components. 
I've always disliked jacking the Citabria because there is no good place to put the jack.  I don't want it to be that way with my RV.  I don't want anything that might make it less likely that I do the proper maintenance.  If it's nerve-wracking to jack the airplane, then I might be tempted not to grease the bearings, change the tires or put new brake linings on.  So I ordered a jacking kit sold by Avery Tools.  All you have to do is modify the axle nuts a little, then you can jack a wheel up with a bottle jack. 
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