2013 Model S - downhill speed bumps cause creaking

[HawaiiBee]

Anyone else have a creaking from the front suspension when going downhill and over a speed bump?

I just had all the control arms changed on the front suspension to eliminate some noises.... but going downhill and over a speed bump still has a loud creak from the driver side front. Sounds like those playground spring toys we used to ride.

 

[philip295]

It could be the anti roll /sway bar rubber bushes. Mine were squeaking and binding until I accidentally lubricated them.

 

[beatle]

Agreed on checking the sway bar bushings. The polyurethane bushings on my Miata squeaked until I lubricated them. I also wrapped a couple layers of teflon tape around the bar, but that's because it was easy to get to.

 

[Julien000]

Hi @HawaiiBee did you find the solution for it?

I also have this issue spend the whole day yesterday lubricating the joints, bushings, etc. but it seems that the sound is coming from the suspension itself (passenger side front)

 

[Leigh47]

Anyone else have a creaking from the front suspension when going downhill and over a speed bump?

I just had all the control arms changed on the front suspension to eliminate some noises.... but going downhill and over a speed bump still has a loud creak from the driver side front. Sounds like those playground spring toys we used to ride.


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If the bolts that hold the rack are not tight then this creates the annoying noise, you need to remove the frunk to get at the bolts, had exactly the same issue after replacement of both lower control arms (by Tesla) the Tech who followed up after I complained about the issue went straight to it....said it is a common issue.

 

[Scott13TMSP85]

My 2013 ms p85 suspension squeaks sometimes but is quiet other times. Maybe it’s the temperature and humidity. I spray rubber bushings with lubricant and that only helps a bit.