That was really good one showing the dropping of a rear drive unit and subframe properly. Really liked how you noted all the critical steps with a voice over. Way better than I have to do in my garage with a few Jacks and blocks😂
Thank you! Im still trying to improve on adding more VoiceOver explaining more of the procedure while keeping it entertaining causes that's my main goal. I appreciate the comment!
Thanks for these videos! Great to see Tesla certified repair on TH-cam. I'm wondering what caused such specific damage to the suspension without damaging the bodywork?!
Thank you! Very good question, this vehicle did have collision damages down the side of the vehicle. I filmed this video after the bodywork and paintwork had already been completed.
Can you explain what’s the difference between Tesla soft suspension and normal one? I tested soft suspension on Model Y. I would like to get it on my model 3 if possible.
This is perfect for building a long travel suspension off of. You can remove the whole cradle and jig up the entire suspension geometry on the benchtop and cycle it . Would be rad to build a whole new subframe with center mount rear links pulling something like 16 inches of travel like a Baja bug. The cool part is the differential in the middle is almost center mount so you can pull a shit load of travel without the CV joints binding because they are so long stock already .
Thank you for this video. I damaged my rear subframe. I thought maybe I can replace this myself but after seeing your video I doubt I can. Do you know roughly how much it would cost to replace a rear subframe through a mechanic and I used aftermarket or junkyard subframe instead of paying top dollar for the subframe brand new?
This is obviously easier. But is there a way of not having to lower the subframe. What alternative could we use to do this at home. Hoping I never have to
just for more fun and fluids bleeding 😅 too much free time. Hope those cert training classes pays off and he can finally buy some good electrical tools, pneumatic tools as old as radio headphones. Control arms torqued to spec?
Because the bolts on the front upper arm joining the sub frame top close to the cars body work are so long that You can't get them out and new back in with the sub frame in place. But those 2 bolts - one in each side are probably the only ones, which are impossible to get out, while the sub frame is mounted on the body work. It is a bit annoying, especially since the rubber joint in that particular spot is one of the first giving up on a Tesla model 3. Happened on my M3P after a little more than 80.000 km, so no warranty covering it....
That was really good one showing the dropping of a rear drive unit and subframe properly.
Really liked how you noted all the critical steps with a voice over.
Way better than I have to do in my garage with a few Jacks and blocks😂
Thank you! Im still trying to improve on adding more VoiceOver explaining more of the procedure while keeping it entertaining causes that's my main goal. I appreciate the comment!
Wow...this is one of the best Tesla videos I saw....nice music to boot...
Thanks for these videos! Great to see Tesla certified repair on TH-cam. I'm wondering what caused such specific damage to the suspension without damaging the bodywork?!
Thank you! Very good question, this vehicle did have collision damages down the side of the vehicle. I filmed this video after the bodywork and paintwork had already been completed.
Can you explain what’s the difference between Tesla soft suspension and normal one? I tested soft suspension on Model Y. I would like to get it on my model 3 if possible.
Don’t do much mechanical work but this was fun/informative to watch!
Thank you!
This is perfect for building a long travel suspension off of. You can remove the whole cradle and jig up the entire suspension geometry on the benchtop and cycle it . Would be rad to build a whole new subframe with center mount rear links pulling something like 16 inches of travel like a Baja bug. The cool part is the differential in the middle is almost center mount so you can pull a shit load of travel without the CV joints binding because they are so long stock already .
Man, I just want to take a class on this
Where can one buy one of those jacks with the jig on it? Is it from Tesla?
Thank you for this video. I damaged my rear subframe. I thought maybe I can replace this myself but after seeing your video I doubt I can.
Do you know roughly how much it would cost to replace a rear subframe through a mechanic and I used aftermarket or junkyard subframe instead of paying top dollar for the subframe brand new?
Did you run the rear motor fluid drain from the service options? Or not needed?
Did you replace the drive motor bushings?
You have an air lift setup and are crouching?
Why you didn't change both sides? That doesn't compromise the handling?
What is the cost of this? I need to get this done on my Model 3. Thank you
Where ru getting parts from ?
This is obviously easier. But is there a way of not having to lower the subframe. What alternative could we use to do this at home. Hoping I never have to
Pretty sure you can do this at home without doing any of that lol, just a bit more difficult.
Why was the rear suspension replaced?
Look around ir the lower spring bucked was horribly bent. Looks like it was drifted in to a curb.
Why drop the frame for suspension ?? Al that couldve been done with the subframe on the car lol
Is this awd?
Either way the model 3 has a motor in the rear. Hope this helps. 👍
I would put those plastic shields back after alignment, anyway need to take them away when doing that.
What's he wearing on his head a radio? I see an antenna. What year is this?
3M worktunes
why did you remove the the subframe???
just for more fun and fluids bleeding 😅 too much free time. Hope those cert training classes pays off and he can finally buy some good electrical tools, pneumatic tools as old as radio headphones. Control arms torqued to spec?
Turbo Top
Crazy question: do Teslas need alignment or is there no need for alignment like gas cars?+
They need like a regular car, but it's not simple
Doesn't look too bad to do. I'd like to pull out the rear suspension on my 3 just to do it.
Disclaimer * please do not do this without proper training this video was made for entertainment purposes.
@@shawn.collisionrepair former master tech, I'd like to do this but don't have a lift in my garage. 🤷🏻
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@@gabem8119No need for a lift. Jackstands work fine for this job, just takes like 15-30 minutes extra.
No need to remove everything to do this job.if you aren't servicing the motor why doing it this way.
Because the bolts on the front upper arm joining the sub frame top close to the cars body work are so long that You can't get them out and new back in with the sub frame in place. But those 2 bolts - one in each side are probably the only ones, which are impossible to get out, while the sub frame is mounted on the body work. It is a bit annoying, especially since the rubber joint in that particular spot is one of the first giving up on a Tesla model 3. Happened on my M3P after a little more than 80.000 km, so no warranty covering it....
@@PalleHellemann What was the cost of the repair?
@@florinandreioprea I don't know, but I'll not have it made by Tesla. I know a small independent workshop, who will help me with it.
@@PalleHellemann im going through this right now. Is it possible to maybe cut the bolt then replace it the other way through?
@@semimac8072 Yes, I learned from a workshop that should be possible, but I haven't tried it yet. Will do next week or in this weekend.
No need to pull down full sub frame for suspension links.