Model Y vs Model 3 Top Hats, Are they the same?

[Kwame]

Can anyone confirm that the Model 3 and Model Y utilize the same top hats? Thanks in Advance.

 

[Big Earl]

I'm not familiar with the term "top hat" in this context. Please explain.

 

[Kwame]

I'm not familiar with the term "top hat" in this context. Please explain.

Upper Suspension Mount. The metal piece at the top of the damper with the two bolts in it shown in the picture below.

 

[thesmokingman]

Can anyone confirm that the Model 3 and Model Y utilize the same top hats? Thanks in Advance.

They should be the same for ex. below you just pick 3/Y no choice between 3 versus Y. To be sure, check with the shops for final word but yea it looks like they are same same.

Redwood Motorsports Floating Top Hats - Model 3 / Y

These Aluminum Tophats act as a replacement for the stock tophats for Redwood Motorsports Ohlins coilovers for the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Utilizing high grade bearings, this allows for more articulation of the suspension and more feedback for spirited driving.NOTE: This kit is for the...

redwoodmotorsports.com

 

[Kwame]

That’s what I thought but I wanted to confirm.

I actually purchased a set on Ohlins R/T coilovers for my yet to be delivered Y from Redwood last week. If I could get a set of OEM Top Hats (which aren’t sold separately from Tesla from what I’ve seen) I can get the kit completely assembled and ready to swap in on the day of delivery without worrying about using a spring compressor on the factory front coils. This is my reason for starting this thread.

 

[RevToRed]

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[canasion35]

Spring compressors are a pain to deal with and sketchy. Goodluck in your search.

 

[Pied]

I believe they're the same. I installed coils on both my Model 3 and Y. The only difference I noticed was the springs are much thicker on the Y

 

[Kwame]

Spring compressors are a pain to deal with and sketchy. Goodluck in your search.

Exactly and Thank You.

I believe they're the same. I installed coils on both my Model 3 and Y. The only difference I noticed was the springs are much thicker on the Y

MPP confirmed to me exactly this.

 

[n0mad17]

Exactly and Thank You.

MPP confirmed to me exactly this.

Where do you plan to source them? Are these just for the fronts?

 

[Kwame]

Where do you plan to source them? Are these just for the fronts?

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