I think the cryo treatment undoubtedly ruined the rubber suspension part(s). At such low temps, even silicone rubber permanently loses its elasticity and becomes brittle and hard, which is why the cartridge wouldn't "break in." I'm sure the tension wire is now all that's holding the poor thing together!
On the other hand, there would be nothing wrong with cryo-ing all the metal parts before assembling the cartridge. (Doesn't ZYX do that?) expecially the coil wire.
On the other hand, there would be nothing wrong with cryo-ing all the metal parts before assembling the cartridge. (Doesn't ZYX do that?) expecially the coil wire.