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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 11:50 AM
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I will be removing my subframe to change the lower control arm bushing plus power steering pressure hose. Is there anything else I should change while I have the subframe down?

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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 12:04 PM
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The sway bar and steering rack bushings are really only accessible with the subframe out.
 
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks, deepgrey

I will change out the bushing
 
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 06:24 PM
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I would replace the inner ball joints, steering rack bushing, and sway bar bushings in addition to the control arm bushings.
 
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Old Mar 17, 2021 | 07:27 AM
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Thanks for the suggestion Racinguy04
 
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All bushings and ball joints for sure.

maybe the oil filter housing gasket? I can’t remember now if that is easier with the subframe out, I’d think so.

good time to do tie rods also if you need them
 
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Old Mar 23, 2021 | 11:37 AM
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Thanks, ssoliman

I will add oil filter housing gasket to my list
 
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Originally Posted by ssoliman
All bushings and ball joints for sure.

maybe the oil filter housing gasket? I can’t remember now if that is easier with the subframe out, I’d think so.

good time to do tie rods also if you need them
Correct me if I'm wrong here. Can't this be done without dropping the SF? I only ask because I'm about to do mine as well
 
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Old Mar 24, 2021 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Mini Devil
Correct me if I'm wrong here. Can't this be done without dropping the SF? I only ask because I'm about to do mine as well

I believe you can do it without drop the SF. Have you see this video before ..........
 
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Originally Posted by MyminicooperS
I believe you can do it without drop the SF. Have you see this video before ..........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxI5...DVJ2h&index=27
I've done my oil cooler already, without dropping the SF. I was referring to the tie rods
 
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