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[dogg_tired]

Hi all just got a 63 mini van and wondering if subframe is different from a regular mini?

[Big_Adam]

which one?

[taffy1967]

Well post 1976 Mini's had rubber mounted subframes, plus most saloon models from 1964-1971 used Hydrolastic versions too.

So I'd say you need a pre 1976 dry subframe.

[cowboy]

are you thinking about putting a differant subframe on it?

or do you need a new one and want to know what one to buy.

[dogg_tired]

need a new one old one is very rusty probably can't save it

Edited by dogg_tired, 03 September 2006 - 06:31 PM.

[minimadjonesy]

front or rear?

[dogg_tired]

Front for now probably rear too just pulled engine and noticed the amount of rust

will saloon estate ect subs fit or does it have to be a van sub?

[minimadjonesy]

the only possible difference could be the nuber of bolts to hold it in place! if you open the bonnet and look at teh back of your engine bay in the top right and top left corners you'll either have a large bolt on either side or two small ones, directly above the top mounts for your subframe. if you have a single large bolt then buy a standard subframe and it'll fit, if you have the two bolts then you need to buy an earlier 2-bolt style of subframe and it may cost a little more! other than that a saloon one should fit fine

[dogg_tired]

so am i to asume all models are the same just depends on bolt patern?

so any pre 76 will fit? what about rear? if the need arrises?

[minimadjonesy]

Pretty much! find out which type of subframe you have (1 or 2 bolt) and then buy one!
as for the rear, you should be fine, standard one should fit!

[dogg_tired]

thanx all helps me big time!

Cheers!
TTFN