The Element VIII Spring Guide with Bearings is a precision internal part designed to improve the performance and durability of your AEG (Automatic Electric Gun) gearbox. Installed at the rear of the spring inside the gearbox, this upgraded spring guide with built-in bearings helps support the spring, reduce friction, and improve cycling reliability — especially in tuned or high-stress builds.
 
What It Does
A spring guide holds the AEG’s main spring in place while the gearbox cycles. The bearing-equipped design allows the spring to spin and compress more smoothly during firing, reducing sideways stress on the spring and gearbox internals and helping to prevent spring deformation and premature wear. Lower friction also means the spring can return more efficiently after each shot, supporting consistent performance under rapid or sustained fire.
 
Key Features
Bearing-Equipped: Built-in bearing at the base allows the spring to rotate freely under compression, reducing torsion and friction during firing cycles.
Improved Durability: Bearing support reduces strain on the spring and gearbox components, helping extend their lifespan compared with stock plastic guides. 
Smoother Cycling: By allowing the spring to compress and decompress more efficiently, this guide supports smoother gearbox operation with reduced binding.
Reinforced Build: Typically made from hardened materials to withstand repeated compression and gearbox stress in upgraded setups.
Essential for Tuned Builds: Especially useful when running stronger springs or high-rate-of-fire configurations where standard guides may struggle.