I have taken an Aristocraft truck apart and need a tip on how to get the springs back in place. Help!!!

Stuart;

I use a hemostat (sometimes called a surgical clamp) to compress the center of the spring but leave the ends free. The hemostat locks to hold the spring securely. Now I can maneuver the spring into its place between the sideframe and the bolster. Once the spring is in position I release the hemostat.

You can buy hemostats at some hobby stores. If you have a friend in the medical profession or on a rescue squad, they may be able to give you a castoff hemostat. Often hemostats that are no longer considered good enough for medical use, are perfectly good for the hobbiest.

Hope this helps,Dave