SuperSix2 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Hi all. Just seeing if anyone knows if the spring used for JOY 1 on the trigger is the same spring for 2nd stage? Just curious what size it is. I've had this HOTAS since 2012 and just tonight the spring broke while doing some flying. After opening it up I saw that the spring had broke. I've already emailed TM about it but have a feeling my warranty is way out. Thanks for any advice or help!
Braeden108 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 I don't know much about the springs in the Warthog., but I know you can get springs from McMaster-Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/#compression-springs/=15r55m7 McMaster looks like a bit of a cluster at first, but all you need to do is get all the pieces of your old spring together and try to measure how long it is. Which is the first column on the page, Then you want to measure the inner diameter and try to match it up. Then see if you can maximize the spring rate, this will give you a heavier trigger which is what you want. Light the tires kick the fires! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
SuperSix2 Posted January 3, 2017 Author Posted January 3, 2017 Hey thanks for the reply! I got the dimensions from another post I did into the home cockpit section. Already sent the specifics to another company to see if they can make it. Thanks for your help!
Braeden108 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 Make a spring? Sounds pricey, if its not let me know. I've always wondered about custom work like that. Light the tires kick the fires! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
SuperSix2 Posted January 4, 2017 Author Posted January 4, 2017 Well, that didn't happen. Went to home depot today to get some and came home and no luck not a single one. However, after fiddling around for a bit decided the top spring that puts tension on the trigger itself works just fine for the lower spring! so for now its all working again.
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