Tailwheel Mounting Socket

Now available: "Shimmy buster" models feature a decreased mounting angle to remedy tailwheels with shimmy issues. See our article here for more information.  Stuff happens. Maybe you drilled your tailwheel on crooked. Maybe you’re starting from scratch for some other reason. Regardless, sometimes you just need to start with a new part. The Screaming Eagle mounting socket is designed to replace Van’s type mounting sockets. Our engineered plastic bushing is more durable than bronze, requires no special maintenance, and does not include the accessory (and useless) grease zerk common in typical mounting sockets. However, please don’t powder coat it. Exposure to high heat shrinks it and it will be ruined. NOTE: Our mounting sockets do NOT come with pre-drilled bolt holes! With the variety of ways and dimensions that builders install these sockets, it is impossible for us to pre-drill holes and guarantee their fit. If you buy this product, you will have to drill or match drill holes to attac