THUNDER TIGER Piper J-3 Cub Assembly Manual page 11

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Install the Cub Wheel followed by another 5mm-wheel collar.
Ensure that the wheel collar is even with the edge of the landing gear
axle and secure it in place with the "L" wrench provided. (Photo 36)
Place the hubcap on the Cub Wheel and mount it in place with the
small screws provided. Secure the original wheel collar against the
back of the Cub Wheel allowing freedom of motion without being too
loose. (Photo 37)
Photo 37
Locate the pre-covered landing gear fairings. Drill 2 7/64" (2.6mm)
holes as shown. (Photo 38)
Photo 38
Carefully bend the mounting plates to a 45-degree angle then
secure to the fairings with M2.6x6 screws and M2.6 nuts. (Photo 39)
Photo 39
Photo 36
Hold the landing gear fairing in place. Using a felt tip pen mark the
location on the fuselage for the mounting screw. Ensure that the land-
ing gear fairing is located underneath the bottom/corner of the fuse-
lage. (Photo 40)
Photo 40
Drill 5/64" (2mm) holes at the marked locations. (Photo 41)
Photo 41
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FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY

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