Agreed, very doable. It's a little work, but the massive savings make it a no-brainer if you have the tools and a place to do it. I did mine a'la the ModMINI cutoff method without removal or lowering of the subframe. I'd also echo to go the Powerflex route.

Since you're removing the control arms, a "while your in there" opportunity presents itself, as you could swing the axles out of the way and get the inner ball joints replaced as well.

 

 

I would think that after getting your LCA bushings replaced, Rubber or Poly you would need to get an alignment, heck, I get an alignment when I get new tires......maybe it's just me.

 

I just didn't ahve the time to do the control arm bushing myself. I was able to get stock bushings installed for about $600. THe bushings were shot but the noise, which I assumed was related to the work I did on the struts was due to the straight pipe back from the cat towards the muffler.
I get my Mini back tomorrow