Just a tip...if the bush rear bolt is seized..remove one 18mm bolt and bend bush bracket up and install bush...bend bracket back and rebolt.
@liampaddick2242
Жыл бұрын
I can only reach one bolt really and that’s seized or I just can’t get enough leverage with my spanner! 😩
@wizzywilson
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this, I had to do this as I just couldn't get enough strength to undo the rear bolt. To get the bracket back in place I used a woodworking clamp and tightened it back down enough to drop the bolt back in.
@leslievazquez2651
Жыл бұрын
I did the job today and everything was just as your video shows. The hardest part on my car was to lose the sway bar bolts. They were quite tight. Thanks!
@Mrmorzun
Жыл бұрын
Yup, just like I struggle braking them loose. It seems they like to play hard to catch!! Great job. I'm glad it was helpful!!
@Globbs
2 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thanks for the video, just put my new bushings in yesterday and the car feels new compared to before. Appreciate having the videos available to fix my car. I did need to turn the steering wheel slightly to get the steering linkage to clear the body of the car, as well as use a prybar on the subframe to get it seat back where it was. You can do it on jack stands, not as fun though.
@freddy1jumper58
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great video, just what I was looking for. Making sure vehicle is secure on jacks before. Extra safety is to stack both front wheels under oil and transmission if it fell with boards.
@liampaddick2242
Жыл бұрын
I’m going to give this a go after my MOT failed because of those bushings! Feel a bit more confident about it after watching this video. Wish me luck!
@Mrmorzun
Жыл бұрын
You can do it!!
@liampaddick2242
Жыл бұрын
Struggling to get the leverage to undo the bolts on the bracket clamping down the bushing. I’ve got an 18mm spanner on it but it’s just not long enough to get the power I need! Might have to invest in a breaker bar or something!
@liampaddick2242
Жыл бұрын
Just as an update for anyone else that is as unfortunate as me with their mini… here’s a tale of my saga and how I overcame it! I did the steps in this video and although it dropped the subframe it didn’t quite drop it enough for me to gain access. So because I didn’t have a lot of time I took it to a local garage who then couldn’t remove the subframe because two bolts were spinning. They recommended taking it to mini or a mini specialist both of which quoted me around £1000 just to sort out the two bolts… 🤮 What I did instead was remove the wheels, suspension struts, brake callipers and drop links. From there I was able to get a breaker bar/ratchet into the wheel arch and loosen/remove the bolt you can see from the outside. I’ll note that on the drivers side (UK) I needed to switch between a 6 and 12 point socket to get the right angle for leverage on the drivers side which was slow but eventually got it out. Once one bolt had been removed from each, I bent the bracket upwards to give enough room to knock the bushes out. I then slid the new bushes onto the anti roll / sway bar and manoeuvred them into place. From there I bent the bracket back down and replaced the bolt and everything else. Hope this helps someone else with this job that is definitely a lot harder than it sounds! 🤞
@Mrmorzun
Жыл бұрын
@@liampaddick2242 auch!! I need pain meds after reading all this. Sorry you had to go through this.
@sealslayer
3 ай бұрын
@@liampaddick2242I’m doing this job next week, I’m changing the suspension too so handy to know that helps. Thanks for the tip 👍🏻
@lanzecki
2 жыл бұрын
A good video. Many Owners replace the roll bar and rear control arm bolts with longer ones after drilling out the threads in the sub-frame. That way you can push the bolt up from the bottom and secure with a nut. Making replacement in the future far easier. I've started replacing all the bushes on these as it's just easier to do everything then just the bushing that need repalcement. After all you are already into the workings, ya might as well do it all in one go.
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input budy!
@jrandjp1
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doin this video! this will help me get a head start on a cooper haven't mess with them and the costumer wants to upgrade their suspension and it includes sway bar.
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I was able to help🙂!
@CarSharingJho
3 ай бұрын
Just a note to anyone doing this: the passenger side sway bar bushing bolts are very close to fuel lines, so be careful if heating up the bolts.
@Mrmorzun
3 ай бұрын
Very good point! Thanks!!
@Lord_Vanski
9 ай бұрын
Terrific video...... Thank you
@Mrmorzun
9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@samsondrake41
8 ай бұрын
I ended up having to drop the subframe completely the bolts where just too dang tight! Probably adds an extra 2-3hr’s. So definitely try this way first
@Mrmorzun
8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that😢
@wizzywilson
3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video, can the complete lower control arms be removed using this method without having to lower the exhaust etc?
@autofixautoserviceltda9396
2 жыл бұрын
thanks from Brazil!! Avanti PAlestra!!!
@leslievazquez2651
Жыл бұрын
Nice,simple and easy to follow video! Thanks!
@mrmoreno4640
Жыл бұрын
hope it helped!!
@leslievazquez2651
Жыл бұрын
@@mrmoreno4640 I’m waiting on parts but it should since everything was quite clear on the video. Thanks.
@mrmoreno4640
Жыл бұрын
@@leslievazquez2651 good luck!!
@stevephillips2570
2 жыл бұрын
The sway bar bracket bolts are torqued to 170NM, hence very hard to un-do.
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
That's a very important note to add. Thanks!!
@geoffreyrawlingd2430
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks well explained and executed.
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!!
@jimharrower6792
2 жыл бұрын
Well done on providing this video ... my 2009 R57 Cooper S has been 'clunking' for a few months now. Your video has given me the confidence to tackle the job when the British weather gets a bit warmer. Just a quick question ... would it not be better just to loosen the steering shaft link (in the footwell) which should allow just a little bit more movement when dropping the subframe?
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
You go!!!
@nikodem6106
10 ай бұрын
Hi. I tried it but I failed. The 4 sway bar bolts were impossible to loose. You mention you must have heated them up. What kind of heating, like a gas torch? Is it safe to do it on a car?
@Mrmorzun
10 ай бұрын
Hello, sorry to hear that. They're a pain!. If you're not familiar at all with using the torch, I would NOT recommend you do it. If you're still want to try. Do it at your own discretion and risk please. Map gas ( yellow bottle and a torch) you can get them at Home Depot. You should grab a fire extinguisher while you're there. I always do. The flame plus heat wave is about 12 inches. Make sure you have enough room behind the flame. No plastic or rubber near or directly onto the flame! Metal should be ok, so be very conscious of the flame direction and what's behind it as well as what is flammable and prompt to catch on fire. Heat for about 4 mins and go directly to try losing it. Point towards the part that hosts the bolt. It will be hot. Use gloves. Remember. You're trying to melt the thread lock they may have put and also make the metal expand Good luck!
@williamkrusejr1846
Жыл бұрын
That is very helpful thank you for the video now i know how to do this job on my cooper the rear was easy the front looks a bit tougher.
@Mrmorzun
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!!
@baconbam4240
2 жыл бұрын
Hey I see you have a shop; did you to see if a speciality wrench where it bends? Because I need to my bushings but A.) don’t have a lift so really can’t drop the frame B.) shops charge too high around here
@johnathonedmondson6895
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video
@Mrmorzun
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped you!!
@mikedessavre399
3 жыл бұрын
Great video !! and explanation !! I don't have the tools to do it and I love to do it. were are you located ?
@Mrmorzun
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! There's really not a lot of tools required for this job. If you like to get dirty fixing your car, building your tool box set is an investment that could help you on your next fix. But if I can help I'm in Dallas. Very limited time though. Good luck!!
@mikedessavre399
3 жыл бұрын
@@Mrmorzun I do not have a jack/lift like the one you have, but the others tools. I will contact some mechanic in the area, to lift the car. by the way I am in California.. Thank again
@Mrmorzun
3 жыл бұрын
Hope you get it solved!!
@pascalou1111
3 жыл бұрын
Great Job , will it be the same for 2009 S R57?
@Mrmorzun
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I'm really not sure. Sorry 😞
@bilaltariq7819
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's the same
@Porkycheun
Ай бұрын
Hello, nice video. Do you know why there are these metal « rounds » (don’t know the English term) you can see at 6:19 just under the bolt on one side only but not on the other side? Thank you.
@mrmoreno4640
Ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for your comment. I believe you're referring to the washer. and not I'm not sure. I don't remember seeing the difference. I'll try checking that. Those washers, [ round metal plates inside the bolt,] are fixed into the bolt. the wont come out. so, if they wanted one there, they would of put one on the other side. It maybe that the frame is build not to need it. I'll try checking
@Porkycheun
Ай бұрын
@@mrmoreno4640 Yes, the washers ! 😅 Because when I disassembled the frame last time, I tried to not put it back because it felt strange to me they would be on one side only… But after putting it back together, I could hear the characteristic sound of the sway bar knocking so I guess they are necessary and installed from factory to compensate for a slight twist in the chassis maybe ? 🤔 Anyway thank you, I will test to hear if the sound is still there after putting the washers back on it.
@Globbs
2 жыл бұрын
Did this solve the noise problem?
@Mrmorzun
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it solved the problem. Usually the symptoms for a bad sway bar bushings is a clunking sound when you pass a bump typically on a smooth road between 10-30 mph. Not a metal sound. Good luck
@Globbs
2 жыл бұрын
@@Mrmorzun Yep, I've had this noise for some time now and I just ordered it last night. Thank you.
@geoffreyrawlings9736
Жыл бұрын
Can also can remove radius arm as well so many other videos say you must remove the whole subframe not necessarily. Great video very helpful Thanks.
@tm5346
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for video
@cruduleci
3 ай бұрын
Nightmair!
@bryangilmer4923
3 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to loosen the four swaybar bolts just maybe an inch or so, enough to lift the bracket and slide the rubber bushing out? Then slide new bushing in and tighten down?
@Mrmorzun
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if I understood. The sway bar has two inner brackets with hardly any room to loosen them up. The idea of partially dropping the sub frame is to get to those bolts.
@acores1963
11 ай бұрын
Okay. Any one in South Carolina with a lift in there garage that’s willing to help me
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