Trunk shocks conflict with trunk seal

[eprosenx]

This weekend while load banking a generator using my Tesla as a load source I realized that the gas shocks on the trunk lid conflict with the gasket seal of the trunk.

It is not causing any issues at the moment, but clearly over time it will abrade. Do all Model 3’s do this?

I did have the trunk open and in the sun for over an hour perhaps, so maybe it is a heat related tolerance issue? I have not checked now that it is colder out.

 

[eSpiritIV]

Submit bug issue to Tesla. Maybe even escalate if this is IS typical of other owners. Seems like they need smaller gas shocks

 

[eprosenx]

Submit bug issue to Tesla. Maybe even escalate if this is IS typical of other owners. Seems like they need smaller gas shocks

What do you think the right process is to give this kind of feedback? Someone said there is an email address? Or a web form?

 

[Jdee2wheels]

Mine do the exact same thing. It doesn't seem to cause an issue, and I just figured it was as designed, but I'd be really curious if other people have cars where this doesn't happen.

 

[Eno Deb]

I just checked. My shocks do not touch the seal in any position of the trunk lid.

 

[Rotarypower]

I just checked. My shocks do not touch the seal in any position of the trunk lid.

Pictures please! Also, might help if everyone includes a VIN reference, looks like there was already a design change to fix the issue?

 

[Eno Deb]

Pictures please! Also, might help if everyone includes a VIN reference, looks like there was already a design change to fix the issue?

Here you go. My VIN is 64xxx, build date 8/18.

 

[TORQU3]

Some of the gas shocks can be removed and flipped around so the piston is up at the top instead of the body. It might be worth a try on one side to see if it fits. Tt's pretty easy to pull the clip, remove from the ball end, and then flip around.