We’re well on our way with our new ENDURAPRO & ENDURAPRO PLUS premium shock absorber line, launching new vehicle applications nearly every month!
To simplify what we have available, I’m adding our New Product Guides previously sent to our authorized dealers and distributors:
Always working to be innovative when it comes to suspension, we’re constantly testing and developing new components in search of greater performance, longevity, and overall quality to our product lines.
We’ve possibly mentioned before that we had always planned to produce our own line of premium shock absorbers, designed to work with OEM springs or our lowering springs. In fact, if you have been to the SEMA show, you’ll know that we displayed a prototype product called “Premier”. We’ve noticed a great demand for such “replacement shocks and struts”. However, there are already a number of manufacturers making replacement shock absorbers and struts. We don’t simply want to be another addition to all these manufacturers.
So, while considering what type of shocks we’d produce, we started to think about how we can just simply make a premium shock that has longer life span than other replacement shocks. After all, a reliable suspension is something we pride ourselves in creating (along with great value). Fortunately nearly all of our technologies in shock manufacturing high performance suspension can be applied to our premium line of shock absorbers.
Not being enough to set ourselves apart from other companies, we needed innovation. So, after much deliberation, we’re adding our new Hydraulic Bump Stop (H.B.S.) to this premium shock line, and not to just a few applications. H.B.S. will be added to all of our premium shock absorber applications.
Structurally, these new shock absorbers will also benefit from increased rigidity and thicker than O.E. brackets/mounting points on the shock body. This contributes to greater steering feel for strut type applications and safety for the overall design. Internally the damper volume is much greater, allowing for increased damper oil capacity which, in turn, allows for greater long-term performance and reduced fade in damping force over extended usage. And, due to our use of high-strength steel for its construction, we can maintain a product with minimal to no increase in weight compared to O.E.
Since introducing this future new product at SEMA as our “Premier” line, our new premium shock absorber line is now the Endura PRO and Endura PRO Plus. Endura PRO will have a set damping rate per application, while Endura PRO Plus will have 16-way adjustable damping much like our STREET ADVANCE Z, FLEX Z, & MONO SPORT line. One exciting fact about the Endura PRO Plus is that some applications (depending on fitment limitations of our EDFC motor) will be compatible with our EDFC series controllers!
As mentioned, these premium shock absorbers will be designed to work with OE springs (and with TEIN lowering springs, for that matter). While being designed around OEM shock absorber dimensions, valving will be optimized for greater performance. Also, since this line is aimed towards customers needing a better OEM type replacement, this product line will be applicable to a wide variety of vehicles (compact, sport car, full-size sedan, minivans, trucks, & SUV).
As with all TEIN suspension, we will include a 1-year warranty against manufacturer’s defects. But, best of all is our starting price of $105 per shock for Endura PRO and $130 per shock for Endura PRO Plus, making these an affordable upgrade!!
We’re looking forward to this new addition to the TEIN suspension lineup, and we hope you are too!
Not necessarily new for us. We’ve actually made 4×4 Dampers in the past, but it was limited to one model and very limited vehicle applications.
Now we’re bringing them back, along with four different models, and hoping to offer them for a wider variety of 4×4 vehicles!
First up is our 4×4 SPORT dampers. These are loosely based on our Type GRAVEL dampers, which are a rebound damping only adjustable (16-way) with ADVANCE NEEDLE technology and ride height adjustable setup. However, this new 4×4 Sports damper setup will incorporate our new Hydraulic Bump Stop (H.B.S.) system, which to date is only applied to our FLEX A line of suspensions. Our proprietary ZT coatings are applied to threaded bodies to provide all-weather ease of adjustment for ride height. Of course, these will be EDFC systems compatible (EDFC II, EDFC ACTIVE, or EDFC ACTIVE PRO). So far, we are making applications for the Toyota Landcruiser and FJ Cruiser.
Second is our 4×4 GRAVEL dampers. These are based on our HG setup, which is twin-tube structure with external reservoir, giving you separate compression and rebound damping adjustment (both 16-way) with ADVANCE NEEDLE technology and ride height adjustability. Because these have external reservoirs, we are able to invert the rear dampers for applications such as the Toyota FJ Cruiser, since the nitrogen charge is separated by a floating piston in the external reservoir. Ride height adjustment is smooth using our ZT coatings. Also EDFC systems compatible! Applications are Toyota Tundra, FJ Cruiser, and Landcruiser, as well as the Ford F150.
Our third offering is our 4×4 PREMIUM model. This may be a bit more limited in vehicle applications. So far, this has been offered to the Middle East market for the Nissan Patrol/Safari and Mercedes G63 AMG. These are monotube structures with external reservoirs giving independent compression and rebound adjustment. As the name implies, it is a premium line with much more flashy finishing. The damper bodies are also coated with our proprietary ZT coating for superior all-weather performance. However, these also include anodized dust covers all the way to the external reservoir. Quite flashy!
Internally, the monotube structure benefits from our Temperature Control Valve (T.C.V.) technology, which regulates oil flow as temperature and viscosity changes, as well as our Hydraulic Bump Stop system. And yes, EDFC systems compatible for both compression and rebound adjustments.
Lastly is our 4×4 RALLY model. Technically, these are a made-to-order setup. We’ve applied the rally models to race only vehicle applications. Developed directly from our experience in China Rally Raid (similar to Paris-Dakar rally, if that rings a bell), and taking the most out of our Group N rally program. Features include monotube construction, Temperature Control Valve, Hydraulic Bump Stop, Micro Speed Valve (M.S.V.) technology, High & Low Speed compression adjustment (3-way), and TEIN proprietary coatings. Built to endure some of the toughest racing conditions for 4×4’s. And of course, EDFC systems compatible!!!
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV rally SUV you see in our cover picture of this post is on an example of our 4X4 RALLY suspension, as a matter of fact!
Starting at around $20,000.00 (depending on application/use).
So why the re-introduction to 4×4 suspension? Quite honestly there is a huge demand for truck and SUV suspension. While it seemed that sales of such vehicles dwindled off in the mid 2000’s, consumers are saying otherwise nowadays, and that leaves plenty to be desired from the aftermarket. We want to be a part of that trend, and this also helps us to grow our brand. Plus, we have the technology and our heritage in rally racing. We know we can offer a truly unique product for the 4×4 market!
Look forward to updates on our 4×4 suspension program for 2016 within the next few months!!!
Here’s a video of that TEIN sponsored Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that we found on YouTube:
Quite interesting seeing a hybrid SUV being used for racing!!!
Hey all 2012 Honda Civic Owners,
We are [FINALLY!] receiving the anticipated Street Advance and Street Basis coil-overs for the 2012 Honda Civic, which are also compatible with the new 2013 Acura ILX.
We appreciate your patience. To all those who have waited for the products release, it has been a product long in the making for this vehicle, but we will finally have them in stock by mid October. These fit on both the regular models and Si versions. For the ILX, we tested on the 6 speed Premium model.
Street Basis GSHC0-1UAS2 Retail $950
Street Advance GSHC0-2UAS2 Retail $1,150
