What happens if lower control arm bushings go bad?

When bushings wear, they allow more movement. The driver may feel a shimmy from the front of the vehicle, or hear clunking or rattling noises on rough roads, when turning the wheel or in hard braking. Drivers may also experience poor handling or loose steering.

How much does it cost to replace a lower control arm torn bushing?

To get the control arm bushing replaced, you will likely pay between $200 and $670 in total. The labor should cost you between $100 and $250, while parts will run you somewhere between $110 and $415.

How long do lower control arms last?

Over time, the control arm assembly can become worn or bent. These assemblies normally wear out between 90,000 and 100,000 miles. They can wear out faster if you go over a large pothole or are involved in a car accident. Various parts of the assembly may wear out as well, such as the bushings or ball joints.

What is a ball joint separator?

Ball Joint Separator. This tool is used to separate the ball joint from the spindle support arm. It works on many domestic and import front wheel drive vehicles, and is adjustable up to 2″ for different size ball joints.

Is it worth replacing control arm bushings?

It is best to replace all of the control arm bushings at once as when one is worn, it’s likely that the others will soon follow. Check the bushings visually for visible damage such as tears or hollowing of the rubber.

What are the different types of control arm bushings for Mini Cooper?

MINI Cooper control arm bushings for the front suspension are available in either factory original rubber, Value line rubber or the poly version. The poly version maintains the sports car feel of your MINI for an extended period of time longer than the original rubber.

How long do Mini Cooper suspension bushing last?

The MINI Cooper suspension utilizes rubber bushing in both the front and rear control arms. The factory original bushing typically last about 60K miles before you might notice a few clunks and/or squeaks while driving.

How much does a lower control arm camber for Mini Cooper cost?

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What type of suspension does the first generation Mini Cooper use?

The first generation Mini Cooper uses a combination of ball joints and rubber bushings in the front suspension control arms.