Replacing the Front Control Arms on a Tesla Model S Nightmare

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Replacing the Front Control Arms on a Tesla Model S Nightmare

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5 ай бұрын

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@Gromble1991 5 ай бұрын

As a tech working in Tesla (not in the country of freedom) it was really funny watching as you figure things out. Good job, well done!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

@djgoode 6 күн бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds what you called impact sensors are the can control modules.

@therealchayd 5 ай бұрын

Pleased to see that throwing hard to remove suspension components at the floor after removal seems to be a universal thing (ideally should be supplemented with a victorious primal roar for especially difficult components.) Spent three hours yesterday trying to shift two seriously seized in ball joints, so appreciate this video 😂

@xenixrahl4409 5 ай бұрын

Dude, your dedication to getting this figured out, and done yourself is amazing! I can't imagine how frustrating it was at times

@ronwig7665 5 ай бұрын

Randy I give you a big 👍up for the work you did on that car

@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal 5 ай бұрын

Great work. Tenacity paid off.

@williamfederle5119 5 ай бұрын

That hurt just to watch. I had three Fiero's (one a parts-donor car) and every time I worked on them I came away with scratched up hands. You could definitely work on a Fiero. You are a real good trouble-shooter and problem solver.

@Juane400 5 ай бұрын

You should buy a right angle impact for those tight spots where you cannot fit a regular impact. Definitely is on my next purchase for tools

@EricDrummondBPCP 5 ай бұрын

I have to say it bro I enjoy all the content you drop, but there’s just something about when you when you’re working in the garage is my favorite type of content that and when you find a really good deal at the Copart walk around but like really good. Like that all pink 3500 on that lifted suspension with those crazy tires. I hope you get that bro. Anyway, let me dive into this Tesla video. I’m going to get me one one day. Keep up the great work bro have a good one and you know I’ll be around to catch you on the next.

@geneedee99 5 ай бұрын

LMAO you said cattywampus never heard that used in a sentence before such an old word😂

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 5 ай бұрын

Not sure where I got that word from but I like it 😂

@robertluckowski2618 5 ай бұрын

Cattywampus… is that southern for crooked?

@rh8611 5 ай бұрын

Wow a lot of work but not impossible. Thanks for all the insights

@sjefvanmerrienboer6372 5 ай бұрын

you are a hero !! Doing this with bare hands, incredible. What a patience, what a courage ! Thanks. I now understand when the garage that services my model s that I have since 2/2014 what they have to do to earn their money. Thank you very much. By the way, I only drive my car in spring, summer and autumn. No salty streets my car has ever seen !

@xKINGMANIx 5 ай бұрын

I just stumbled across your channel somehow and love it. I also just got a used Model S recently and am loving it. Tho I have to fix my right door handle as it does not move in anymore Your videos give hope it ain't that bad too fix em up. Also my first ev ever.

@christopherholloway8102 5 ай бұрын

My wife heard this video as I watched it. She said he swears wayyyyyyyy less than you do when working on things! LOL

@Powersproductions130 5 ай бұрын

I’m sure they’re edited out. lol

@Detroitmuscle74 5 ай бұрын

Them struts look terrible I would of done them also seeing 300 thousand miles on them also.

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 5 ай бұрын

You’re more than welcome to buy me $2k in struts if you like. They work perfectly.

@shckltnebay 5 ай бұрын

Air suspension, those are $1200-1400 each

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 5 ай бұрын

Nah I can get them new for $500 each aftermarket.

@toddhill1465 5 ай бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds- Rebuild Master Tech or a similar outfit might be able to get you rebuilt OEMs cheaper.

@kylereese4822 5 ай бұрын

@@AutoAuctionRebuilds I wonder if a Model 3 front motor could fit in there and the Model 3 batteries underneath... ??

@gustavgron2252 4 ай бұрын

I have a Model S 85D 2015 and just changed a lot of control arms, including the upper front control arm. The technician told me its a mercedes part and they are known to rust even on a Merc. Good thing to get a new one, it will fix the knocking sound when you drive over a bump or hole in the road.

@jasoningram9928 5 ай бұрын

Great job Randy! You have my admiration. Keep up the good work. Working on rust belt cars is a real pleasure.

@StalePhish 5 ай бұрын

@7:14 remember this is also a 10+ year old design/car. Look up the Tesla Supermanifold or Tesla Superbottle to see how much better that cooling system is in newer models! There is just one mechanism that distributes the cooling system so you don't need that snake's nest of cooling tubes

@Oklawolf 5 ай бұрын

I've been trying to figure out which was the bigger fighter, your Tesla or my former Pacifica, and honestly I think they're about equal. I invented new swear words every time I worked on that car. My 24" breaker bar sized ratchet and a 50/50 mix of acetone and trans fluid were my best friends after a while. That ratchet handles fasteners my impact can't.

@davidthomas4489 5 ай бұрын

You can see the contrast between working under a jack, and pounding the heck out of something, with fingers and arms at risk of getting pounded on vs a shop where these things are done all the time where the technicians have the right suspension tools and the means for removing these items. Going into every nook and cranny etc. Unless one LIKES the frustration, it's easier to just pay a shop to do this work. I appreciate your humor throughout this video. Go soak that arm! LOL.

@user-ty1dj9tn7i 5 ай бұрын

Good stuff, I really like when you are wrenching on the cars. Reminds me of the days when you were buying $800 cars and fixing them in the driveway of your rented place.

@user-ft7gz2ce8y 5 ай бұрын

Go back to the first video posted regarding the noise in the suspension…. I told you it was the upper control arms. I replaced those in all of my 2013-2016 Teslas…. The ball joints will come apart while turning once they are worn.

@kengarrett2211 5 ай бұрын

joys of working with a car from new england, rust. pretreat the nuts and bolts the night before with oil will help. great video on the suspension

@jasonlanders1397 Ай бұрын

Hey there! Consider getting an automotive borescope. With it, you can create and edit videos that show those hard-to-see spots, which can be super interesting and helpful. I follow a few mechanics who use these, and their videos are really cool and informative!

@aussietaipan8700 4 ай бұрын

Mate, thanks you so much for sharing your experience and "expertise" with us, I have my own 2015 model S with only 39,000 km on the clock (25,000 miles), I intend to keep this car for a long time and your videos are my future.

@DrDsIT 4 ай бұрын

@AutoAuctionRebuilds A Front End Service Kit makes it easier to remove the seized ball joint studs than heating them and you don't need to wait for them to cool. Advance Auto Parts has the Front End Service Kit in their Loan A Tool Program. What is the blade brand and type you used that easily cut through the camber bolt? If you have an affiliate link please reply with it. Thanks!

@keithneal4410 5 ай бұрын

Kudos to you Randy for doing the work yourself at home. I'm sure you will the profit when you decide to sell the Tesla. Great video.

@renevoorberg7129 4 ай бұрын

Fudge my finger arghhh!!! I like the way you talk.. No swearing when it's time to do so..

@RickMoonBound 3 ай бұрын

YES you made my life easier. Tomorrow I am doing this and now I will know exactly how to remove the 12v battery. Thank you!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@jeffmac3071 5 ай бұрын

Randy, this was a fantastic video.

@haskellburks 5 ай бұрын

Hello Randy. Fixing the front suspension of the Tesla S P85. Hopefully it won't be too difficult.

@bobbyjohnson6355 5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t help but give a chuckle when you whacked your arm with the hammer… been there done that 😂

@jonathanjoseph9785 5 ай бұрын

You’re doing a fantastic job on the Tesla, I’m praying 🙏🏾 that the car passes the alignment test 0:11

@BigHRepair 5 ай бұрын

Probably won't ever work on one of these (I try to stay way from evs) but this was entertaining. Another great video

@DishNetworkDealerNEO 5 ай бұрын

There are rubber straps that have post grips for 12 Volt car batteries to make a handle for gently lowering batteries into tight spaces. I would have also gotten a plastic cap and put it on one terminal of the battery, to prevent any possibility of a short circuit of the battery, just like the brand new ones from AutoZone!

@jason7078 5 ай бұрын

We better get a truck video this weekend 😢

@bigkev10101 5 ай бұрын

Good job on the car. I am glad to see someone working on a higher mile Tesla. I really enjoy the videos on it.

@waynek921 5 ай бұрын

Randy the content was great job with Tesla. Well done.

@billinsa9752 5 ай бұрын

Randy, good entertainment for us, appreciate your hard work.

@redneckbryon 5 ай бұрын

Good luck when you bring it back to FireStone. Definitely not the easiest job, but without an engine in the front, it gives you more room to work.

@Da1nOnlyPigsta 5 ай бұрын

My Father used to always correct me when I would say; "I thought...." 🤔 He would reply; 🤨 "You know what thought did don't you? Thought thought he farted, but when he checked his Pants...... 😳 Never thought okay! THINK BEFORE YOU THOUGHT!" 😉 lol

@jdrs4214 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Señor, for showing us the inner workings of that Tesla EV.

@lancenutter1067 5 ай бұрын

I’m kinda sure all suspensions are really annoying. I just did my 1994 1 ton Chevy van and took me two days. Got it done tho! Whew what a job…

@miguelvega7769 5 ай бұрын

Nope nowhere near anything like Tesla, my 2010 X5 was easy as hell, and my 2007 Ford Ranger was easy as well, Tesla just know the money is great when folks come into get worked done

@codyanderson6619 5 ай бұрын

Yo Randy that mystery pump you thought was for ac/airing up the air tank is the heat lol then the ac unit is that bigger unit you talked about right after

@danieldeller3661 5 ай бұрын

Use pb blaster is the best to remove rust

@evoxus11 5 ай бұрын

You don’t have a big breaker bar. You should get a quick jack. Portable lift for times like this.

@danielkern1110 5 ай бұрын

Hey Randy, I just watched your Tesla video on you fixing the front expansion and all that other stuff you had to do. I hope you get everything straightened out on it and I hope I see you back on the road which I know you will have it back on the road soon enough so but I hope you have a good night and tell Jessica and Nick I said hi and I can’t wait to see the next video on the Tesla and you can tell us more about it. I guess I’ll talk to you later. Have a good night buddy. talk to you soon

@repo908 5 ай бұрын

Bro you should of gotten to all the fasteners sprayed them all a lot. Then got something to eat. Then started to take that suspension apart. Also that air shock wasn't looking to healthy at the lower control arm. 🖖🤙✌️

@latainethomas3595 5 ай бұрын

great job you make it real not like some that makes it all look so easy Look forward to seeing it on the road

@maverickflint1991 5 ай бұрын

Wow. $12,000 for a new battery I will pass on buying one.👍

@harriettanthony7352 5 ай бұрын

Fine video, and a FLOCK of work, indeed. This writer very much likes the Tesla Series Video, and look forward to the follow up one.

@dajam9035 5 ай бұрын

He's talking about "all this just for the control arm" meanwhile i'm saying "all this just to get the battery out" 😭

@soundsidetoursnc 5 ай бұрын

Damn good video Randy. Love when you repair stuff. We just want to jump in and help. Great job.

@chrish8871 5 ай бұрын

Very similar to omega catera front control arm wishbone bush, which is easiest to fit poly. Unbolt the arm, pull down, cut the old bush out, pop the poly bush in, re bolt it up. No need to load the wheels to torque it up either. ….assuming the separate poly bushes are available for the s of course?

@djsonic6533 5 ай бұрын

That definitely looked like a chore. But at least you got the hardest side done first. Can't wait to see the outcome.

@rokgpsman1 5 ай бұрын

News stories this week saying the glass in Tesla windows is super strong, unbreakable when an accident occurs and you need to quickly escape but the windows won't lower and you can't get the door open because the battery is damaged. Like on a freeway pileup with fire coming your way from other vehicles spilled fuel. Or if your Tesla skids off the road into a deep ditch full of water.

@outlet6989 5 ай бұрын

Hi Randy. There are four things to consider before doing ANY DIY project. They are time, effort, cost, and a blood donation to the DIY god.

@maverickflint1991 5 ай бұрын

Good afternoon. Good to see you.🙂👍

@maverickflint1991 5 ай бұрын

Cannot wait to see it all finished and back together.👍

@peterkwok9608 5 ай бұрын

Good Job Randy. Glad you are able to get one side km 😎😎👍👍

@richroggio 5 ай бұрын

great job Rebuilds, go home have some well deserved dinner and go to bed. see you on the next one 👍

@russelltrupia4479 5 ай бұрын

Awesome job Randy👍👍

@xcbiker2 5 ай бұрын

Hi, I did it on my MS 85 to and it take one day and a half to do it. It is easy in theory but it take a lot of time.

@jaydee3265 5 ай бұрын

You got to love it when a car kicks Randy's butt. The flipside was Randy cussed that car out, and this was edited out.

@nobody-xt3zg 2 ай бұрын

38:32 use allen and 17mm key. U should check those bolts heads before burning!!!!! Its normall balljoint that needs 6mm allenkey😅😅😊

@rudypernas7962 5 ай бұрын

good job Randy thank you for the videos god bless you love your channel

@Modore64 5 ай бұрын

Great video Randy. Hope the arm is ok.

@craigsanderson6974 5 ай бұрын

Amazing job Randy

@BrianMelJohnson-rc1qk 5 ай бұрын

Idk if I’m seeing right but was that the break line holding all that

@XKS99 5 ай бұрын

Is this significantly harder to do than on a gas car? Is there anything specifically about the fact this is an EV that makes it harder?

@shckltnebay 5 ай бұрын

Its more about the climate the car experienced in its life. If this was a CA car it would have been 10x easier

@yoyoshirocks3782 5 ай бұрын

I think the second lift would be a good idea Lol😂😂

@DishNetworkDealerNEO 5 ай бұрын

Always put the nut back on the bolt before pounding the bolt!

@petestocks 5 ай бұрын

You really need to invest into some breaker bars

@JaysonChu-b6p 20 күн бұрын

Where did you get the replacement parts? Brand?

@jbncnow 5 ай бұрын

Use MAPP gas to heat the bolt up

@stevegorkowski3246 5 ай бұрын

You did a great job. The problem with all cars is they over design them with features that aren't needed. They get in the way when parts need to be replaced. Why you are having so much problems replacing the parts is Tesla requires a Tesla robot to do the work! :)

@craignoble1641 5 ай бұрын

Hi Randy, thanks for the DIY video on the right upper control arm..! I was just quoted $700 for just this one replacement part on my Model S from a private EV shop. I am 99% sure I can do it following your video. Do I absolutely have to remove the battery and other electronics to get the rear bolt out? Thanks again.

@1987grand 5 ай бұрын

Excellent video!!!

@JayH237 5 ай бұрын

I've been meaning to ask, what code reader/scanner do you use? I'm looking to upgrade to something that can see if modules are online too than just codes.

@user-ws1xq9pd4z 4 ай бұрын

Dude this is beauty, you should see BMW. Now that's a nightmare.

@andrewthompsonuk1 5 ай бұрын

This is where flat rate lets you down. You wouldn't be happy with book time pay on this one. At least the bolts were not stuck into the bushes like they do on many cars.

@Tow_Guy_Tv 5 ай бұрын

39:08 map gas heats bolts up faster and gets hotter randy

@californiacrownvic9197 5 ай бұрын

I'm seriously confused 2013. 300,000 miles how many low mile trips is that?

@rukuscage9264 5 ай бұрын

when he works on this car , I fast forward a lot , cause the struggle is real & gets boring to watch LOL

@johnmaclean5429 5 ай бұрын

So where are the trolls that used to say "Randy never works on cars"? This is definetly not beginner level DIY! Well done Amigo!

@AutoAuctionRebuilds 5 ай бұрын

They’ll be back on the next Copart or IAA video as they didn’t watch this one. They conveniently never see the videos where I get work done.

@DishNetworkDealerNEO 5 ай бұрын

I’d be putting a Lithium replacement battery back in!

@loloblaireau Ай бұрын

hello (from france), I'm going to do the same operation on my vehicle in a few weeks, and your video will help me a lot, and can you tell me where did you buy the parts. because at Tesla I got $1500 for all the bolts and parts, thanks, and blue thumb obviously

@maverickflint1991 5 ай бұрын

After you get done you will be a Tesla mechanic.👍

@mattlebo2733 5 ай бұрын

Brutal. Good job. Now u can enjoy the car with no clunks.

@TimboWhite-sh6bb 5 ай бұрын

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@tonyirving4154 5 ай бұрын

Wow, Randy, that was fighting you all the way . Well done, getting that done, but it was really interesting watching you do that. Thank you for the video .Best wishes to you, looking forward to the next video 👍🇬🇧 🇺🇲 🚘🚙🚗🛻

@robertsedgwick1629 5 ай бұрын

maybe the bolts were fitted back to front so they can't fall out and cause total fail of the suspension when moving

@2008goldwind 5 ай бұрын

You might want to look at an induction coil heater to heat fasteners without torching.

@PHIGHTING___ 5 ай бұрын

You make awesome videos keep it up.

@maverickflint1991 5 ай бұрын

That looks like a little bit of work to do the front suspension.

@johnfritz2944 5 ай бұрын

Great Video Randy! Thank you..

@MaximinaRailing 5 ай бұрын

Watching Randy replace the front control arms on a Tesla is like a DIY comedy special - complete with hammer whacks and victory primal roars! 😂

@MikkelsenR 19 күн бұрын

The bolts at 29:50, do you have link to them?

@evihofkens9530 5 ай бұрын

Later MS and than the MX are much easier to work on, less tubes etc

@user-yq3wc2yz6i 5 ай бұрын

The reason Tesla puts the bolts in backwards is so if you get in a wreck, the bolt will not puncture the battery. It will hit the flat side of the bolt.