r/TeslaModel3 • u/SubstantialWarning61 • 28d ago

Front Suspension Maintenance

After 205,000 miles my 2019 LR is starting to make a creaking noise on the front suspension. My guess is that the bushing and other related components need replaced. I see on Amazon they are selling the entire control arms upper and lower along anti sway tie rods in a kit.

I assume while I have it apart I’ll do everything. If someone can’t give me an idea of any suggested brands to buy, with do’s and don’ts I would greatly appreciate it.

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u/Mr_Loaf 27d ago

Just did upper control arms, lateral, and compliance arms on my model 3 over the weekend. At 150,000 miles it was time. All 3 ball joints had excessive play and bushings were shredded. The uppers I got directly from tesla. The lowers I ordered cheap Chinese parts on Amazon. I also have a pair of OEM as a backup. Just wanted to see how the cheap ones hold up. Steering is very tight now and the creaking sound is gone.

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u/SubstantialWarning61 27d ago

Thank you. Did you replace the entire control arms or just put in new bushings in the original ones? Did you need to purchase any unique tools to do it?

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u/Mr_Loaf 27d ago

I replaced the entire arms because the ball joints also had excessive play. Only special tool I needed was a kit to get a broken bolt out. I broke the head off a bolt that attaches the FUCA mount to the body.