Yes, you can change the dynamics of the landing gear by editing the [Contact_points] section of the 'aircraft.cfg' file.
Any aircraft.cfg file of default aircraft will have a list of the 'value names' within each 'point.x=' line. More detailed info can be found by downloading and installing the FS2004
Aircraft Container SDK.
As always, backup any file before editing.
Dave
At that time [1909] the chief engineer was almost always the chief test pilot as well. That had the fortunate result of eliminating poor engineering early in aviation.