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.