Air suspension strut leak

[BaaMNYC]

Hello,

I recently replaced the struts on my 16 MS (with Air suspension) with the unplugged performance racing suspension and now the Air suspension won't hold the height. Mechanic said its the o rings where the Air suspension connect to the strut. Tesla doesn't sell o rings separately. Has anyone run into this issue? How can I get new orings without having to buy new struts?

Help is appreciated.

 

[davidc18]

It is fairly easy to rebuild the air shocks. They start leaking when the corrosion builds up and the O rings can not seat properly. Cleaned it up and reassembled. Problem solved.

 

[BaaMNYC]

I have brand new struts from unplugged performance. Recommended installer said the o rings need to be replaced.

 

[ShawnA]

Hi @BaaMNYC ,

Take out the O-ring or have your mechanic take one out.
Measure the dimensions.
Visit McMaster Carr and look up O-rings.
They have everything you want...
Buy some and install...

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[davidc18]

I ordered 49x5 O-rings from McMaster and they fit perfectly on the stock strucks.

 

[BaaMNYC]

That's amazing you wouldn't happen to have the part number in your email or something would you.

 

[BaaMNYC]

I ordered 49x5 O-rings from McMaster and they fit perfectly on the stock strucks.

You wouldn't happen to have the part number on your invoice or email?

 

[ShawnA]

Hi @BaaMNYC ,

The translated part of what @davidc18 purchased is:

These are for rebuilding the STRUT not inside the air fittings where the hose connects to the strut.

If you need the o-ring where the hose attaches to the strut, you
(or your mechanic) must measure it and look it up at McMaster...

Good luck,

Shawn

 

[BaaMNYC]

Hi @BaaMNYC ,

The translated part of what @davidc18 purchased is:

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These are for rebuilding the STRUT not inside the air fittings where the hose connects to the strut.

If you need the o-ring where the hose attaches to the strut, you
(or your mechanic) must measure it and look it up at McMaster...

Good luck,

Shawn

Thanks so much. The mechanic got it from McMaster. All good now thanks!

 

[davidc18]

If you need any other rebuild parts:

try rebuildmastertech.com

 

[jcpetit]

If you need any other rebuild parts:

try rebuildmastertech.com

Thanks so much. The mechanic got it from McMaster. All good now thanks!

Hello David. How are the new O-Rings holding up? Are you happy with the Unplugged Stocks? Did you install the Unplugged lowering kit with them? Did you set the unplugged stocks to full soft?