Model 3 upper control arms

[theone8181]

I know there is a model 3 thread on here, but my search skills are failing me.
Recently I've noticed the dreaded creak at lock on the front of my model 3 (69 plate). I did have them done under warranty about 18 months ago, but surely they shouldn't be failing again? I've got a warranty ticket booked with my nearest dealer for something else and I was going to get them to look at that at the same time, I know the cost of them isn't that much but its a bit annoying if they need doing every year and a half, especially as they were the supposedly newer and better version. The only other thing is that is has been very cold this week, so maybe the grease has partially solidified (don't know if that's possible).

 

[JonRGV250]

They don’t seem to last that long without becoming noisy.
We’ve replaced plenty (genuine and aftermarket) on a customers fleet.

 

[b0rn2sk8]

You are probably better off asking on a forum like ‘Tesla motors club’

 

[theone8181]

Thanks, bit annoying as I thing the set I had on originally lasted at least 2 years and may have been the original.

 

[EH75]

Just had mine done under warranty on my Model Y. 2 years old and just over 30k miles. How many miles you done since they were replaced?

I look forward to having them done again in another couple of years judging by your experience!

 

[theone8181]

I'm currently at 67,000. They must have been done at around 50,000.
I've been doing a bit of research but struggling to see any aftermarket options that people can certify are good.

Edit, they've updated my quote to replace them both. As they only cost 65 quid each it makes me wonder if they are a disposable item.

 

[mick4545]

I had my M3 seen to by Tesla, they just lubed them, not replaced.

 

[theone8181]

I had my M3 seen to by Tesla, they just lubed them, not replaced.

Cheers, I'll ask when I go in. How long ago did you lube yours?

 

[mick4545]

About 3 years ago. I’ve got a MY now.

 

[theone8181]

Cool. I'll ask if they can try that instead.

 

[Kill_Phil]

Cool. I'll ask if they can try that instead.

If it won't be covered by warranty, theres a couple of vids out there on how to lube them which tends to cure the issue

 

[theone8181]

If it won't be covered by warranty, theres a couple of vids out there on how to lube them which tends to cure the issue

I was going to ask if they would lube instead of replace.

 

[Kill_Phil]

I was going to ask if they would lube instead of replace.

Being out of warranty I wouldn't get your hopes up but worth asking!

 

[theone8181]

I figured there's no harm in it if it saves a bit of cash.

 

[Jonnycoupe]

You are probably better off asking on a forum like ‘Tesla motors club’

I thought that was your name?