Help! VKB Gladiator (non pro) Springs

[Tuesday]

The X-axis spring of my VKB Gladiator Mk I, non pro, broke in half mid flight this evening. 

 

My warranty has long since run out, and while the cost for replacement is low ($5 USD), the shipping is a whole other matter ($21 USD).  I can't justify spending somewhere probably around ~$40CAD (after taxes, S&H) for a $5 spring without looking elsewhere first.

 

https://vkbcontrollers.com/?product=vkb-replacement-springs-white

 

Does anybody know more about this?  Is #10 the tension value? 

[WWCraven]

I just received my MCG Pro today and with it another bag full of springs.  If you know the default spring number installed with your Mk I, drop me a pm and I'll mail you a couple, gratis.

[Sokol1]

Does anybody know more about this?  Is #10 the tension value? 

 

Probable is less strong than springs used in PRO CAM gimbal, ASK for measures in VKB forum.

 

Or take measure of this spring and order an similar in local manufacturer:

 

https://www.newcombspring.com/springulator/extension-spring-calculator

 

http://forum.vkb-sim.pro/viewforum.php?f=25&sid=831beafcca4775c8a740d11701b5f46f

Edited January 13, 2018 by Sokol1

[Sokol1]

Spring dimensions to be furnished latter.

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.ru/topic/4607-gladiator-v-voprosah-i-otvetah/page-27?do=findComment&comment=588606

 

As temporary workaround is suggested use rubber bands.

[Tuesday]

Spring dimensions to be furnished latter.

 

https://forum.il2sturmovik.ru/topic/4607-gladiator-v-voprosah-i-otvetah/page-27?do=findComment&comment=588606

 

As temporary workaround is suggested use rubber bands.

Cheers Sokol!

 

WWCraven has very generously offered to help me out.