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[pete l]

Hi all,
I need new front bottom arm bushes but can only find these
https://www.thelittl...-anciennes.html
They're different to my originals which are T shaped.
Will these work?

Thanks

Pete

[nicklouse]

Like these for a pre 66 build?

https://www.minispar...pered-hole-type

[pete l]

kimd of yes. But with bigger ends, the cotton reel part

[pete l]

Mine looks more like these
https://www.minispar...rected-geometry

[pete l]

Mines a 1997 MPI
Top hat brushes, mine has these fitted from factory.

[vanessafisk]

Sounds like your front suspension bushes need sorting!

 

If they’re worn or leaking, replacing them is the smart move. Many users on the Mini forums recommend Powerflex polyurethane or high‑IRHD rubber bushes—they last longer and offer better control. Just make sure to install them oriented correctly, as offset sleeves can affect geometry.

[pete l]

Here's a picture

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[nicklouse]

So standard taper fit.

 

they deform in fitting.

 

this is what is fitted from the FACTORY.

 

https://www.minispar...sh-1967-onwards

 

[pete l]

Those are not the same as mine. 
they will not deform and spread out leaving two little ears and writing on the side. Mine are definitely top hat bushes, from factory too.

[Spider]

Those are not the same as mine. 
they will not deform and spread out leaving two little ears and writing on the side. Mine are definitely top hat bushes, from factory too.

 

The one's Nick has suggested are the correct ones. They take up that shape you see after being fitted