Time to replace upper-control arm ball joints

[MentalNomad]

I probably wouldn't proactively replace them on my 2018, but when the already-replaced-by-tesla control arms go again, I'll certainly go for Meyle.

Same.

 

[android04]

I got my Meyle HD upper control arms and had time to get them installed yesterday. See the following linked post for pictures and details:

Another bad ball joint after 43,000 miles

My 2022 M3P only makes the noise when I am pulling into my garage having to turn slightly right on an incline entering the garage. It's a clicking noise from the left front wheel. Repeatable daily but makes no noise when driving around or in parking lots. Is this a typical sign of water in...

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[domorobigato]

My wife’s 2018 Model 3 is now experiencing the squeaking after the ball joints were resealed last year. Has anyone tried the Moog upper control arms? Moog has traditionally been a good brand for suspension parts. $58 each on RockAuto.

Left front: RK623788
Right front: RK623789

 

[billybong5]

Anyone try these ebay fucas? ebay adjustable fucas

 

[billybong5]

Anyone try these ebay fucas? ebay adjustable fucas

or these from godspeed, they do +/- 3° camber

 

[wuhanp4]

My front passenger control arm started squeaking again after being replaced ~2 years ago. I'm out of warranty so was contemplating just greasing it up but made a service appointment anyway. Incredibly pleasantly surprised. They replaced both sides for only the cost of parts and completed the work within a couple hours of me dropping the car off! Final invoice:

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Hi bedoig, what was your estimate before your visit? I have same issue, but after service request SC gave $668 estimate for that service.

 

[bedoig]

Hi bedoig, what was your estimate before your visit? I have same issue, but after service request SC gave $668 estimate for that service.

Sorry, I don't recall and I only have the final invoice in the app. If parts are still roughly the same the $668 sounds about right for a couple hours of labor.

 

[MattM24]

I've got the Meyle front and rear end links and so far they are superb. OEM+, HD and designed as OEM parts should be.
When the time comes to replace the FUCAs, these will offer an interesting alternative to the meh OEM parts.

Do you still have these end links? How are they holding up?
Why did you replace them in the first place? I’m trying to chase a bouncing/clunking sound.