Pilot Control Spring Mod: Jerky Excavator, Skidsteer, Heavy Equipment

Struggling with jerky or overly sensitive pilot joystick controls on your excavator, skidsteer loader or other heavy equipment?

The Spring Pilot Mod Kit adds the right amount of resistance to improve pilot joystick feel for better precision, control, and comfort. The spring mod also compliments other mods such as hydraulic flow control valves and cushion valves.

Why choose Spring Pilot?
Each kit includes eight (8) precision, USA-made and engineered springs that improve pilot modulation without affecting valve reliability. Our kits are purpose-built for heavy equipment joystick controls and use premium 17-7 stainless steel for optimal corrosion resistance and tensile strength.

SPRING PILOT EXCLUSIVE: Spring Pilot kits include custom "piston protection" features which prevent scoring and scratching that could tear seals in the remote pilot control valve.

MADE IN THE USA

I work for a custom spring manufacturer based in Oregon. I purchased an imported mini excavator at auction early in 2025 and designed/engineered a spring mod kit to fit my machine. The kit performed so well that I decided to mass-produce it and offer it to the market. In April 2025 Spring Pilot started shipping kits. We are proud to have shipped over 2,000 kits to our customers in the US and also worldwide into 11 countries. Our kits are used by many residential equipment owners, commercial operators, importers, resellers and dealers. The kit is loved by operators of all experience levels.

UNIVERSAL FIT:
With few exceptions, kits will fit most equipment equipped with remote-actuated (joystick) pilot controls.

Direct-fit for common brands: Bobcat, Kubota, John Deere, Takeuchi, Rippa, Typhon, AGT, HD Hyundai, Agrotek, Huayee, IRE, Shandong, TPM, Diggit, & Many OthersInstalls in minutes — no special tools required

IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your machine has remote-actuated (joystick) pilot controls. The spring kits will NOT work on direct-actuated linkage hydraulic control systems. If assistance is required please message me. 

NOTE: IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THE SPRING MOD KITS WILL NOT WORK ON RIPPA R-10 ECO AND UHI UME15P MACHINES

FUNCTION:
- Improved tension profile for better feel
- Pre-Load for more progressive, immediate joystick response
- Optimal solid height - Ensures spring does not bottom out before pilot pistons reach full stroke
- Piston Protection Feature - Prevents cut ends of coil from ever touching the pilot pistons

Easy DIY Install - No tools? No problem. If you can reach your pilot valves, you can install Pilot Springs. No cutting, wiring, or special tools required.

IMPORTANT: Use non petroleum-based grease (e.g. Super Lube O-Ring Silicone Grease) at install.

What Operators Say:
“Night and day difference. Feels like a totally different machine.”
“Smooth, controllable, and worth every penny.”
“Installed it in 5 minutes. Wish I bought this sooner.”

Why It Works:
Factory pilot controls provide just 13.2 ounces of push force to joystick controls. Our GEN2 mod delivers 275% more force, delivering more feedback to the Joysticks as hydraulic functions are engaged. GEN2 springs return joysticks to home position more confidently, dampening "jerky" bounce back effects.

Backed by our satisfaction guarantee

What’s Included:
1x Spring Pilot GEN2 Mod Kit
Kit contains a total of eight (8) springs, enough to install on both joystick controls

Order now and feel the difference on your next dig!

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