Need a spring for my front truck on my challenger, UPDATE

[DAVID FORTNEY]

MTH has decided to replace the engine, the mount were it attaches was cracked.

dave

[jrbernier]

What brand/scale?

[DAVID FORTNEY]

Sorry it is a MTH challenger and HO. 

Thanks,

dave

 

 

 

[ATLANTIC CENTRAL]

DAVID FORTNEY

Sorry it is a MTH challenger and HO. 

Thanks,

dave

 

 

 

 

Two thoughts - MTH does not have any?

Does it really need the spring? I remove a lot of those down pressure springs on both lead trucks and trailing trucks - they just rob pulling power and often track just as well without the spring.

Sheldon

[DAVID FORTNEY]

The front truck is not touching the rails, maybe I'll add some small washers and see what that does. 

I did send MTH a email but not expecting much.

 

 

[Darth Santa Fe]

How is the truck support made? If it's a central post with a spring between the truck and chassis, there may be something catching if the wheels aren't touching the rails. If it's a swiveling bracket, you may be able to just bend it down a little so the truck can rest on the rails properly.

[snjroy]

... Or use another from your parts box.