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[Dusky]

Hi guys!
Did mini's (1991) leave the Factory with front towing eyes installed? I bought my mini like this, but i cant help but wondering if this is correct? It doesnt look like the subframe is really clamped like this.
Cheers!

[ukcooper]

yep look right to me as there a nut and washer on the other side of the subframe,looks woese because of the respay.. 

[CityEPete]

I don't remember cars that early having an eye as standard, I've fitted an mpi one to my 1995 car, saves ruining the front valance should you need a tow.

[nicklouse]

all mainland Europe cars had them. UK did not.

[Dusky]

Cheers
Wouldve thought it needs a bolt and washer on the front as well.
Still need to Paint them black, lazy me 😊

[nicklouse]

Cheers
Wouldve thought it needs a bolt and washer on the front as well.
Still need to Paint them black, lazy me

cant see the pics (firewall)

 

more info

http://www.minispare...e.aspx?3~21~206

[Dusky]

Cheers
Wouldve thought it needs a bolt and washer on the front as well.
Still need to Paint them black, lazy me

cant see the pics (firewall)
 
more info
http://www.minispare...e.aspx?3~21~206

Yep, looks like they forgot a nut. Thanks!

[MacGyver]

My 75 special had two as standard... And So do all the others I have...

[CityEPete]

Typical that everyone but us got them then! :)

[Dusky]

My 75 special had two as standard... And So do all the others I have...

Do they have a nut on the front and back?

[nicklouse]

Typical that everyone but us got them then! :)

they were a must have accessory in the 80s

[MacGyver]

My 75 special had two as standard... And So do all the others I have...

Do they have a nut on the front and back?

Yes, otherwise they touch the bodywork and bend it.
You could always go to the later version like on mpi's... but two bolts and some washers would be cheaper. 😀

Ben