Thrustmaster RCS pedals - spring broke!

SUBMAN1 · 06-26-07, 11:11 AM

Does anyone know where to find springs for these older rudder pedals? My spring broke in them, in the middle of a convoy attack in Armed Assault. This resulted in my out of control Cobra helo going down behind enemy lines!

Must trudge out on foot tonight - and that's gonna be a long hike!

Anyway, if anyone knows where to buy special springs, it would be a appreciated.

-S

Letum · 06-26-07, 11:14 AM

have you contacted the manufacturer?
They are oftern helpful.

SUBMAN1 · 06-26-07, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Letum

have you contacted the manufacturer?
They are oftern helpful.

Not on something they haven't sold in 10 years!

I have tried, but no reply yet. I may have to have one manufactured is what its coming down to.

So where do I find this spring? It has 2 coils total. The inner diameter of the coil is 16 mm, the outer diameter is 23 mm. Spring length from end to end is 104 mm.

I have no idea where to buy this?? Do you have any ideas? You can see where it snapped.

Here is a pic of it:

This is what it is off of. They don't make all metal rudder pedals like this anymore. Everything now days is plastic.

Letum · 06-26-07, 12:55 PM

If you cant replace it with the same kind of spring, then your best bet is to replace both springs with the next best thing. Replacing one with a non-identical spring will cause imbalance.

The first place to check would be agricultural and farm warehouse-shops. I made my own rudder pedals from things I found at the local tractor repair shop; they are full of useful bits like that.

I'll have a google around for you and post again if I find anything......

Letum · 06-26-07, 01:06 PM

OK, after a quick google it seams that there are several producers of custom made springs and many of they are happy to offer 1-off purchases.

You need to look for "torsion springs" and have as many details about the springs size as you can get.

run a few googles for "Torsion Springs" or "Torsion Springs manufacturers"

It may cost a bit, but its a sure way to get a good spring! Make sure you buy 2 and replace both!

Heibges · 06-26-07, 01:13 PM

Do you have any blacksmith or metalworking shops in your area?

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	If you cant replace it with the same kind of spring, then your best bet is to replace both springs with the next best thing. Replacing one with a non-identical spring will cause imbalance. The first place to check would be agricultural and farm warehouse-shops. I made my own rudder pedals from things I found at the local tractor repair shop; they are full of useful bits like that. I'll have a google around for you and post again if I find anything...... __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	OK, after a quick google it seams that there are several producers of custom made springs and many of they are happy to offer 1-off purchases. You need to look for "torsion springs" and have as many details about the springs size as you can get. run a few googles for "Torsion Springs" or "Torsion Springs manufacturers" It may cost a bit, but its a sure way to get a good spring! Make sure you buy 2 and replace both! __________________

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