R56 Front Control arm bushings options.
#1
Front Control arm bushings options.
So I figured I may get a little more traffic for this question here vs rhw R55 forum. I did some searching, but didn't really find the answers I was looking for. Ziggy, our 2011 Cooper S Clubman, is in need of some new front control arm bushings (FCABs.) I've found Lemfoerder stock replacement bushings that have Germany listed as "Country of origin," but I'm not too keen on 100% stock replacement parts since the original FCABs seem to be shot at only 52k miles. I'm also not too keen on poly bushings as this car is just my wife's daily driver. Are there any other options? Did the JCW come with a stiffer/better bushing? (Like in the BMW M cars.) Is there a "heavy duty" aftermarket option, like the Meyle HD bushings for the BMW E46? I would like to find something that's a bit of an upgrade and will hopefully last longer without destroying NVH. Thanks for any insight!
#5
If you buy them here, you can get them already pressed into the brackets:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...s-new-r56.html
Then, its a simple R&R to get them installed.
Be aware, the bolts that hold the brackets to the subframe have are TIGHT. You might have to drop the subframe to get them out.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...s-new-r56.html
Then, its a simple R&R to get them installed.
Be aware, the bolts that hold the brackets to the subframe have are TIGHT. You might have to drop the subframe to get them out.
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For sure you want the powerflex bushings as they are the only ones that won't fail again. I have literally been installing them for 20yrs now and they are the best.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...7-r58-r59.html
The stock rubber ones and even the replacements won't last 40k, and I can tell you Meyle parts are garbage as I always see them failed no matter what part it is.
The Powerflex is and upgrade and doesn't add NVH.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...7-r58-r59.html
The stock rubber ones and even the replacements won't last 40k, and I can tell you Meyle parts are garbage as I always see them failed no matter what part it is.
The Powerflex is and upgrade and doesn't add NVH.
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Yjsaabman (07-27-2024)
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If you buy them here, you can get them already pressed into the brackets:
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...s-new-r56.html
Then, its a simple R&R to get them installed.
Be aware, the bolts that hold the brackets to the subframe have are TIGHT. You might have to drop the subframe to get them out.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/powerf...s-new-r56.html
Then, its a simple R&R to get them installed.
Be aware, the bolts that hold the brackets to the subframe have are TIGHT. You might have to drop the subframe to get them out.
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WayMotorWorks (08-12-2024)
#10
Dumb question: Is there any way to replace the bushings without dropping the front subframe?
I'm an old guy, do not have a lift -- just a floor jack and jack stands. I have no desire to try to take the front end off Cooper with the attendant remove this, remove that, remove some other stuff and damn if I'm driving 2 hours to Richmond, leaving the car overnight, and coughing up $2,000 or more.
What's the torque on the bolts holding the brackets?
Thanks.
I'm an old guy, do not have a lift -- just a floor jack and jack stands. I have no desire to try to take the front end off Cooper with the attendant remove this, remove that, remove some other stuff and damn if I'm driving 2 hours to Richmond, leaving the car overnight, and coughing up $2,000 or more.
What's the torque on the bolts holding the brackets?
Thanks.
#12
It's been a bit since I did a set, so I was waiting to comment until I got the Power Flex bushes installed on Ziggy. This is my recollection, as well.
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