robhart44 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I just got my first alpine board and got some TD2 bindings. The bails seem to be very flimsy, the spring is very worn down. :( Anyways I looked on the bomber site and as for parts - the springs are sold out. In the TD3 parts section, it specifically says the heel will not fit on TD2 bindings. Anyone know what I can do? I seem to recall people on here saying that some of the TD3 parts can go onto the TD2 binding, what is interchangeable, and what do you guys suggest? I cant afford to get fin-tec heels and SI's atm. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeho730 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I managed to attach TD3 toe/heel blocks onto TD2 baseplate by cutting some some areas on the baseplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhart44 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Hmm I see, how do they feel strength wise? I wouldn't want to make them too weak. Also what did you use to cut it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhart44 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 So on http://www.bomberonline.com/store/bindings/parts_TD3.cfm Could anyone correct me if I'm wrong,.. But I should be able to order Part F x4 = $48 Part G (lug) x8 = $32 Part O (lug shaft) x4 = $16 then the bails would be interchangeable I assume? If anyone knows that would be great... These bindings would be wonderful if I got em working like TD3's :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGogoussier Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 ...The bails seem to be very flimsy, the spring is very worn down. :( ...Anyone know what I can do? Solutions were posted here based on mini bungees, surgical rubber hose, electrical tape... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhart44 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 The surgical hose is a good idea, I searched previously but wasn't able to find any threads on it. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 few people have used small bungees. Leeho's solution above looks dangerous IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I do the same thing on all of my TD2s too: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeho730 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Used it for about 20 days, no prob. The following parts were fully interchangeable: shoulder lugs (one side only), toe/heel bails. I currently use titanium bails on TD3SW. I used my friend's handpiece drill to cut the baseplate. I used up two carbide burs in the process, though.... I've only used it for 20 days before switching to SW fully so my experience is rather limited. Having said that, TD2 baseplate was strong enough for TD2 binding, TD3 toe/heel blocks were strong enough to be used on TD3, so I don't see any issues. Of course, doing this will void the warranty on the binding, hehe... You need to order the following parts: Part E (4), Part F (4, two heel blocks and two toe blocks), Part G (4 of those if you intend to cannibalize existing TD2, otherwise 8), Part H (2), Part O (4), Part Q (4). If you want to take the advantage of low-profile TD3 clip, Part M, one or two depending on your set up or degree of overhang. Hope this helps. NOTE: It will cost you $90.20 + P&H. Part M will cost extra $19. For part O, you need to order M6x16 flathead, TD2 toe/heel blocks use m6x12 which is too short for TD3 blocks. Probably BlueB's suggestion is the most economical solution, since it's the least expensive option! If you have a friend who has an access to drills that can cut the baseplate, and if you want to take an advantage of better TD3 bail management system, then this is the probably the least expensive option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robhart44 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Cheers guys, I think I'll do BlueB's suggestion for now, that looks pretty simple and looks like it would work well :) Hopfully I can afford some TD3's next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Un-bolt one side of the bail from the sole block. Bend the bail slightly to make it a little narrower than the sole block. This creates friction when you mount it back into place. This will help keep the bail in position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Cheers guys, I think I'll do BlueB's suggestion for now, that looks pretty simple and looks like it would work well :)Hopfully I can afford some TD3's next year! Send me a PM I may have a set of TD2 toe blocks I could sell you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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