u/Intrepid_Emphasis_59

Hey guys,

I recently got a Thrustmaster Warthog (second hand, basically brand new condition) and noticed there is some play in the pitch axis (forward/backward). When I hold the base upside down and wiggle it, I can clearly feel and hear a slight clunking in that direction only.

I already opened up the base and checked the following:

- O-ring is fully intact and glued properly

- Rubber ring on the spring platform is sitting perfectly

- No visible loose screws or parts

- Rotating the cylindrical part 90 degrees did NOT change the direction of the play, so the O-ring is not the culprit

- When I remove the spring and apply manual pressure to the ball joint, the play disappears completely

This makes me think the spring is not providing enough pressure to keep the ball joint seated firmly, or the ball and cup simply have too much tolerance.

There are no false inputs whatsoever, but the mechanical play is annoying. Has anyone experienced this and found a fix? Is this normal for the Warthog out of the box?

Thanks!