Ride Rite · Tesla Suspension Upgrade
The Newest Tesla Suspension, Installed On Yours
The pre-refresh Model 3 and Model Y are known for firm, harsh ride quality. When Tesla refreshed both cars, they re-engineered the suspension with new springs and revalved dampers to address exactly that. We install that same current-generation Tesla hardware on the earlier, pre-refresh cars. Every part is genuine Tesla OEM, so it bolts in the way the factory designed it and keeps your warranty intact, and our technicians handle the full install for you.
Starting at $1,282.50 installed · before tax
“It's a night and day difference.”
After their first drive, most customers tell us the ride quality is dramatically better, with noticeably quieter bumps.
What Changes
Exactly What Gets Replaced
Each front corner gets a complete spring-and-damper assembly, the same part Tesla puts on the newest cars. At the rear, we replace the dampers, and matching rear springs are available as an add-on.
Put together, these parts give your car the same suspension setup Tesla now builds at the factory on the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y.
Pick Your Tesla
Two Cars, One Upgrade
Same upgrade for both cars, using genuine current-generation Tesla suspension, professionally installed. Pricing is now identical for the Model 3 and Model Y.
Highland Spec
Model 3
Fits 2017 to 2023 · Pre-Refresh
For pre-refresh Model 3s (2017 to 2023). We install the suspension hardware from the 2024-and-newer refreshed Model 3, known as Highland. A great fit for higher-mileage cars or owners who want the factory's latest setup.
What's Included
- Highland Front Spring & Damper Assemblies (Left & Right)
- Highland Rear Dampers (Left & Right)
- Professional installation (3.5 hrs labor)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Genuine Tesla parts | $740 |
| Labor (3.5 hrs) | $542.50 |
| Installed price (before tax) | $1,282.50 |
| Add Highland Rear Springs (labor incl.) | +$220 |
| Complete package (before tax) | $1,502.50 |
Optional. The rear springs make the rear about 5 to 10 percent softer for a bit more comfort. The upgrade works great without them.
Book Model 3 UpgradeParts typically arrive in 3 to 5 days
Juniper Spec
Model Y
Fits 2020 to 2024 · Pre-Refresh
For pre-refresh Model Ys (2020 to 2024). We install the suspension hardware from the 2025-and-newer refreshed Model Y, known as Juniper, matching the spring rates and damper tuning Tesla now builds at the factory.
What's Included
- Juniper Front Spring & Damper Assemblies (Left & Right)
- Juniper Rear Dampers (Left & Right)
- Professional installation (3.5 hrs labor)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Genuine Tesla parts | $740 |
| Labor (3.5 hrs) | $542.50 |
| Installed price (before tax) | $1,282.50 |
| Add Juniper Rear Springs (labor incl.) | +$220 |
| Complete package (before tax) | $1,502.50 |
Optional. The rear springs make the rear about 5 to 10 percent softer for a bit more comfort. The upgrade works great without them.
Book Model Y UpgradeParts typically arrive in 3 to 5 days
Straight From Tesla
Real Tesla Parts, Zero Markup
We get every part directly from Tesla's parts counter. These are genuine OEM components, not aftermarket copies, which is why the upgrade keeps your factory warranty intact.
We don't mark the parts up either. You pay Tesla's price for the parts plus our installation labor, and nothing more.
100k+ Miles
A Smart Move For Higher-Mileage Teslas
Dampers, the shock absorbers inside your suspension, wear out gradually. With the extra weight of the large batteries in EV's, around 100,000 miles the factory units are usually starting to wear out, which tends to show up as a loose, tired feel on the road.
This upgrade replaces all four dampers along with the front springs, so it is an ideal time to do it. You retire the worn original parts and put the current-generation Tesla hardware in their place, all in one job. The photo shows a genuine Tesla Juniper front strut freshly installed on a high-mileage Model Y.
Genuine Tesla OEM
Real factory springs and dampers from the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y, not aftermarket copies.
Factory-Engineered Setup
Tesla re-engineered this suspension with new spring rates and revalved dampers on the refreshed cars.
Warranty-Safe
Because it's genuine Tesla hardware installed the way it's designed, the upgrade keeps your factory warranty intact.
We Install It
Professional installation is included in every price shown. Parts typically arrive in 3 to 5 days.
FAQ
Tesla Suspension Upgrade: Common Questions
Will this upgrade void my factory warranty?
No. We install genuine Tesla OEM springs and dampers, the same parts used on the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y, fitted the way the factory designed them. It's genuine Tesla hardware, not an aftermarket modification, so your warranty stays intact.
How much does the suspension upgrade cost?
Installed pricing is $1,282.50 before tax for both the pre-refresh Model 3 (2017 to 2023) and Model Y (2020 to 2024). Adding matching rear springs brings the complete package to $1,502.50. Every price includes genuine Tesla parts and professional installation.
Which Teslas can get this upgrade?
It fits the pre-refresh Tesla Model 3 (2017 to 2023) and the pre-refresh Tesla Model Y (2020 to 2024). We install the suspension hardware from the refreshed versions of those cars (Highland for the Model 3, Juniper for the Model Y).
What parts are actually replaced?
Up front, each side gets a complete Tesla spring-and-damper assembly. At the rear, the dampers are replaced, with matching rear springs available as an add-on. It's the same front-and-rear setup Tesla uses on the refreshed cars.
Do you install it, or just sell the parts?
Installation is included in every price shown. Our technicians fit the suspension for you. Genuine Tesla parts typically arrive in 3 to 5 days, and the install takes about 3.5 hours.
What does this upgrade actually do?
It replaces your factory springs and dampers with the current-generation Tesla hardware from the refreshed Model 3 and Model Y. You end up with the same suspension setup Tesla now builds into its newest cars, installed on your earlier one. Most customers tell us it is a night and day difference, with noticeably better ride quality and quieter bumps.
My Tesla has high mileage. Is this still worth it?
Yes, and high mileage is one of the best reasons to do it. Dampers wear out gradually, and the extra weight of an EV's battery means the factory units are usually starting to wear out by around 100,000 miles, which shows up as a loose, tired feel on the road. Because this upgrade replaces all four dampers and the front springs at once, you retire the worn original parts and get current-generation Tesla hardware in their place, all in a single job.
Do you offer installation outside the Bay Area?
Our mobile installation covers the Northern California Bay Area, including San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Livermore, Dublin, Martinez, Vallejo, San Rafael, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Daly City, Hayward, Union City, and Newark. If you live outside the area, request a quote anyway and we'll pair you with a local service provider who can complete the install for you.
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Service area: Our mobile installation covers the Northern California Bay Area, including San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Livermore, Dublin, Martinez, Vallejo, San Rafael, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Daly City, Hayward, Union City, Newark, and nearby cities. Outside the area? Request a quote anyway and we'll pair you with a local service provider who can complete the install for you.
All prices shown are before tax. Ride Rite is an independent parts and service provider and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Tesla, Inc. All vehicle names and model designations are trademarks of their respective owners, used here for identification only.
