Model Y Suspension and Ride Comfort Options

[Whitmarsh]

Does anyone know the rates of the standard Model Y LR springs?

 

[GOVA]

I did the Tein shocks on just the rear of the 2020 Model Y, and lowered the PSI to 36 PSI. Wow, it's finally an acceptable ride now. Night and day different. My Tein shocks are set at 1/4 of max stiffness (set with 12 counterclockwise clicks from the max clockwise setting). The total cost was around $330 and the DIY was easy.

Where/how to get the rear Tein shocks only?

 

[TLLMRRJ]

Where/how to get the rear Tein shocks only?

I think this company decided to stop selling the rear only because it was very bad for profitability. Of course, they don't say that. Instead they insinuate that your Tesla will do a backflip and leap off a cliff if you only do the rear. I have yet to die by just doing the rear, so they may be exaggerating.

Tein EnduraPro Plus Adjustable Shocks Model Y (AWD) VSGP4-B1DS2

IN STOCK NOW!!!! *** Lowering Springs, Camber arms, spacers, are all optional *** H&R model Y: Approx when settled Long Range model: Front: - 1.7" Rear: - 1.4"Performance model: Front: - 1.3" Rear: - 1.0" Eibach Model Y: Approx when settled Long Range model: Front: - 1.1" Rear: -...

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[YisSerL]

I think this company decided to stop selling the rear only because it was very bad for profitability. Of course, they don't say that. Instead they insinuate that your Tesla will do a backflip and leap off a cliff if you only do the rear. I have yet to die by just doing the rear, so they may be exaggerating.

Tein EnduraPro Plus Adjustable Shocks Model Y (AWD) VSGP4-B1DS2

IN STOCK NOW!!!! *** Lowering Springs, Camber arms, spacers, are all optional *** H&R model Y: Approx when settled Long Range model: Front: - 1.7" Rear: - 1.4"Performance model: Front: - 1.3" Rear: - 1.0" Eibach Model Y: Approx when settled Long Range model: Front: - 1.1" Rear: -...

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Well, I think besides the profitability aspect, I would imagine a majority of the customer purchasing a set of adjustable shocks would buy them as a complete set.

It could also be that Tein doesn't sell them separately, and then it would be extremely difficult for vendor to separate them out to sell them individually. They could end up with 2 fronts that no one is buying.

Of course, all a guess from my part.

Or maybe share where you can purchase just a rear set so other member can benefit from your purchasing experience.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

Well, I think besides the profitability aspect, I would imagine a majority of the customer purchasing a set of adjustable shocks would buy them as a complete set.

It could also be that Tein doesn't sell them separately, and then it would be extremely difficult for vendor to separate them out to sell them individually. They could end up with 2 fronts that no one is buying.

Of course, all a guess from my part.

Or maybe share where you can purchase just a rear set so other member can benefit from your purchasing experience.

Or maybe did share the company that sold me just the rear and you missed it.

 

[YisSerL]

Oh wait, are you Gjeebs from YT? If you are, I love your content.

 

[MYPMando405]

Ditto that. If that is Gjeebs, your videos are hysterical in the best way (also very informative).

Good info in this thread and a massive amount of additional opinions and information can be found within this site in other threads. Tire pressure 36-38 is best for comfort and I've run 19's, 20's and 21's they all feel pretty similar to me in that psi range and as long as you have about 4.5" of sidewall. I am on MPP adjustable Comforts and a few of my thoughts can be found here:

Post in thread 'Model Y Suspension Suggestions' Model Y Suspension Suggestions

 

[RedwoodMotors]

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Model 3/Y FPX Long-Stroke

Introducing the Redwood Motorsports exclusive FPX "Long-Stroke GT (Grand Touring) Damper Only Upgrade Kit!" This kit has been purpose-built by FPSpec for Redwood Motorsports to massively improve overall ride quality, while retaining the simplicity of using your factory springs (whether you have...

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