Whiteline Heavy Duty 26mm Front Sway Bar for 2002-2008 Mini Cooper Base, S (R50/R53)

Product Details

Fitted to the 2002-2008 Mini Cooper Base, S (R50/R53): the Whiteline Heavy Duty 26mm Front Sway Bar. Included: 1 sway bar and 2 bushings. Position: front. Whiteline's note for this fit: Suits R50/R52/R53 chassis. The listing names the Base and S trims. Whiteline part number: BMF72.

A sway bar is a torsion spring that links the left and right wheels. When the body leans, the bar twists and resists, which keeps the car flatter and spreads load more evenly across the tires. In general, a stiffer front bar reduces roll and helps the nose stay planted, with a tendency toward understeer if it is overdone. It is a fixed design with a single stiffness setting, which keeps it simple.

Installation is rated moderate, with about 3 hours of work listed. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Working on the same car? We also list Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable 20mm Rear Sway Bar for the Cooper.

Features

• Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
• Finish: Powder coat finish guards the metal against chips and corrosion.
• Bushing material: The bushing material is polyurethane, a firmer choice than rubber.
• Lateral locks: Lateral locks stop the bar sliding sideways under load.
• Bushing compound: The bushing material stands up to oil, grease, ozone, and weather.
• Roll control: Built to reduce body roll and sway in corners.

Specifications