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Make custom length bungees to perfectly fit your tail tie-down
Wouldn't it be nice to have a bungee that was the exact length and provided the exact hold down force you need to secure your aircraft? With this kit you can.
Here's how to do it.
- Measure the length of the bungee from each tie down point along the path the bungee will take
- Subtract 2" (1" for each end hook)
Depending on how tight you want the bungee, multiply the figure in #2 above by:
- .9 for a light hold
- .75 for a firm hold
- .6 for a tight hold
- Cut the shock cord to length. (Since you can always cut off more, it's best to start with the cord a bit long.)
- Seal any frayed ends of the shock cord with a flame or heat gun
- Slide the round ferrule over the end of the shock cord and press an end hook onto the cord. Fully seat the end of the cord into the hook.
- With slip joint pliers, carefully squeeze the ferrule over the end hook.
- Test the fit. If you want to make the bungee tighter, use the pliers to pull the ferrule off the end hook, trim the shock cord, and repeat steps 4-7. Enjoy!
Kit includes:
- 36" Black 1/4" Shock Cord
- 18" Soft foam rubber tubing 1-1/4" O.D.
- 4 re-usable end hooks
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