New owner help and advice Shocks and front end.
03-16-10, 02:10 PM
#16
I’m new to this forum – just joined a few weeks ago, needing information about the front end ‘issues’ I have with my 2001 GS 300.
I did just enough searching and reading to figure I needed the bushings re-done.
I read about the DAIZEN solution and wanted to go that route.
There are a LOT of posts about TM Engineering, authentic (yes/no?), still in business (?), etc.
I wanted to update everyone about my TM Engineering experience.
February 25, 2010, 4:05 PM.
Ordered from TM Engineering on-line:
• DAIZEN Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
• DAIZEN Sway Bar Bushing Kit
• DAIZEN Steering Rack Bushing Kit
• OEM Tie Rod Ends & Lower Ball Joint Set
Total $466.27
February 26, 2010, 12:33 AM.
I receive an e-mail informing me that Steering Rack Bushings and Upper Control Arm Bushings are out of stock but on order and the expected wait is 2-3 weeks.
Would I like to receive a partial order of what they do have in stock now and wait, or wait until everything is ready at the same time?
I sent my reply on February 26, 2010 at 7:25 PM. (Friday) to send what they can now.
The next day, Saturday February 27, 2010 I receive my partial order:
• DAIZEN Front (Lower) Control Arm Bushings
• DAIZEN Sway Bar Bushing Kit
• OEM Tie Rod Ends & Lower Ball Joint Set
March 3, 2010
Charge to my credit card for $380.00
March 12, 2010
E-mail informing me order is prepared for shipment via USPS.
Charge to my credit card for $80.00.
March 15, 2010
Receive rest of order:
• DAIZEN Front (Upper) Control Arm Bushings
• DAIZEN Steering Rack Bushing Kit
Yes, I couldn’t talk on the phone to the guy, but the e-mails and service were the epitome of professionalism and courtesy. And he charged me $0.27 less than the order!
I did just enough searching and reading to figure I needed the bushings re-done.
I read about the DAIZEN solution and wanted to go that route.
There are a LOT of posts about TM Engineering, authentic (yes/no?), still in business (?), etc.
I wanted to update everyone about my TM Engineering experience.
February 25, 2010, 4:05 PM.
Ordered from TM Engineering on-line:
• DAIZEN Front Control Arm Bushing Kit
• DAIZEN Sway Bar Bushing Kit
• DAIZEN Steering Rack Bushing Kit
• OEM Tie Rod Ends & Lower Ball Joint Set
Total $466.27
February 26, 2010, 12:33 AM.
I receive an e-mail informing me that Steering Rack Bushings and Upper Control Arm Bushings are out of stock but on order and the expected wait is 2-3 weeks.
Would I like to receive a partial order of what they do have in stock now and wait, or wait until everything is ready at the same time?
I sent my reply on February 26, 2010 at 7:25 PM. (Friday) to send what they can now.
The next day, Saturday February 27, 2010 I receive my partial order:
• DAIZEN Front (Lower) Control Arm Bushings
• DAIZEN Sway Bar Bushing Kit
• OEM Tie Rod Ends & Lower Ball Joint Set
March 3, 2010
Charge to my credit card for $380.00
March 12, 2010
E-mail informing me order is prepared for shipment via USPS.
Charge to my credit card for $80.00.
March 15, 2010
Receive rest of order:
• DAIZEN Front (Upper) Control Arm Bushings
• DAIZEN Steering Rack Bushing Kit
Yes, I couldn’t talk on the phone to the guy, but the e-mails and service were the epitome of professionalism and courtesy. And he charged me $0.27 less than the order!
thats good to know bout your order. when i ordered, i ordered for another guy on here also as the shipping would be cheaper and the owner of TM called me, yes called me to make sure i actually needed two sets of each one i orderded. i got mine in with no issues. glad u got good results as i finally installed my daizen steering rack bushings and sway bar bushings (i say finally as i ordered them probably 8 months or longer ago) and now i need the control arm bushings (mechanic has confirmed my control arm bushings are fried)
SPEAKING OF, anyone know if the # 2 CONTROL ARM BUSHING is included in the 01-05 G2-2002A set from daizen? my mechanic, after looking at the pics on TM'S website said they dont look the same but i wanna verify this info as TM'S site says "(One kit services all arms on front of one vehicle)"
03-16-10, 02:36 PM
#17
SPEAKING OF, anyone know if the # 2 CONTROL ARM BUSHING is included in the 01-05 G2-2002A set from daizen? my mechanic, after looking at the pics on TM'S website said they dont look the same but i wanna verify this info as TM'S site says "(One kit services all arms on front of one vehicle)"
03-16-10, 02:40 PM
#18
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SPEAKING OF, anyone know if the # 2 CONTROL ARM BUSHING is included in the 01-05 G2-2002A set from daizen? my mechanic, after looking at the pics on TM'S website said they dont look the same but i wanna verify this info as TM'S site says "(One kit services all arms on front of one vehicle)"
I'm looking at the packages now.
One bag - the upper control arm bushings - has 12 bushings (half bushings?) and 4 metal sleeves.
Other bag - Lower control arm bushings - has 2 BIG bushings, 4 smaller bushings (half bushings) and 4 metal sleeves.
There are a bunch of grease packets in there too.
03-16-10, 02:55 PM
#19
I am almost 100% certain that yes - the DAIZEN Control Arm Bushing Set from TM has ALL the stuff you need.
I'm looking at the packages now.
One bag - the upper control arm bushings - has 12 bushings (half bushings?) and 4 metal sleeves.
Other bag - Lower control arm bushings - has 2 BIG bushings, 4 smaller bushings (half bushings) and 4 metal sleeves.
There are a bunch of grease packets in there too.
I'm looking at the packages now.
One bag - the upper control arm bushings - has 12 bushings (half bushings?) and 4 metal sleeves.
Other bag - Lower control arm bushings - has 2 BIG bushings, 4 smaller bushings (half bushings) and 4 metal sleeves.
There are a bunch of grease packets in there too.
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