ATMJDM01

Ready to get rid of my TEIN's because of too much spring binding. I've come down to 2 choices which are either F&F Type 2 or D2.

Just want some feedback on those who actually have them or know friends who have them.

lowlife9

neither there both made in china.

ATMJDM01

I'm on TEIN Basis and love them. But I'm tired of this spring binding/clicking I'm getting. I don't know what else to do or try.

lowlife9

what about using thrust washers http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hal-7888-109

ATMJDM01

I saw those but how exactly are they used? Where does each piece go?

lowlife9

they go in between the spring a lower spring perch if you look closely at the picture of the D2s you posted there using them.

ATMJDM01

Okay yeah I do. So put one washer on the spring at the bottom and at top(i assume under the top plate that sits in the spring? Then where does the thrust bearing exactly go?

I appreciate the help, I just want to get this right and maybe solve my problem

lowlife9

no each side gets one roller bearing its sandwiched between the two washers. it says on the tien website that the street basis kit comes with 4 nylon delrin thrust washer where's yours you never installed them ??? http://www.tein.com/products/street_basis.html

ATMJDM01

Yeah I believe we did. Put one by the bottom perch, i think one or so on the top. My mechanic did it. So can I put those ANYWHERE i want to instead of by directions? maybe that is my problem

GolNat

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Krudmuffin had that same kit with the same issue. I don't think his kit came with washers either.

Maybe it's a new item they added?!?

If they were not used or put on wrong that would be why.

ATMJDM01

Exactly. I'm calling TEIN tomorrow and getting measurements. Then will hopefully order some good rolling thrust bearings to sandwhich between those 2 upper plates.

lowlife9

tein probably added the thrust washers after multiple complaints about binding maybe its a design flaw that effects all kits in that case tein should give them to you free of charge.

ATMJDM01

Calling them Monday morning. So when I get these, put both thrust washers on top of the spring seat at top?

lowlife9

it looks they also Revised the spring seat to stop the springs from moving around. you mite have to also purchase a set of the new spring seats to utilise the thrust washers but im not certain you have to talk to tien.

ATMJDM01

I got that on mine already. Just need some good thrust bearings to help. I'm putting more silencer rubbers on the springs too.

ATMJDM01

Okay TEIN told me the spring seat is 70mm x 93mm. I found good thrust bearings online that are 75mm x 100mm that should fit right over and see if this finally cures the problem.

lowlife9

don't forget to grease them up.

ATMJDM01

Man I pray this is finally the answer. Is there a specific grease to use in them or the normal grease I've been using? All purpose grease.

lowlife9

doesn't necessarily matter as long as its a bearing grease there's a million different brands and different compounds even full synthetic stuff.

ATMJDM01

Went ahead and bought the valvoline bearing full synthetic grease from advance. Waiting on the bearings and silencers in the mail and I'm ready to go.