This uses a 1.5 inch OD .125 wall 4130 tube for the nose gear
strut. It is bent at a 45 degree angle with a 10 inch radius.

You need to search Google for a short 2 inch air cylinder
for the damper. The latest trick in shocks is to use a separate reservoir
and the ID of the small tube connecting the two controls the damping.

BTW Zero manufacturing makes some great oil pans.

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These cylinders might work. Connect the upper port to
a pressure can with small tubing. Fill the can about half way with
hydraulic fluid. The remaining air in the can will serve as the spring.

A two inch stroke might be about right.

BTW I just discovered Linux and my display will do this.
Very useful when it comes to screen captures of web pages.

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This is a more compact version.

Paul Lamar


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