Product Details
The Whiteline Heavy Duty 26mm Front Sway Bar fits the 2008-2013 Mini Cooper Base, S. The kit contains 1 sway bar and 2 bushings. This part is for the front of the vehicle. Trims named on the listing: Base and S. Application note: Suits R55/R56/R57 models. Order it as part number BMF73. It is listed for the R56 chassis.
Roll control starts at the front of most cars, where the steering tires do the hardest work. A stiffer front bar limits the lean of the body, keeps the outside front tire flatter on the road, and gives a more immediate response to steering. Adjustable mounting points let you step the stiffness up or down without changing the bar.
Expect a moderate job of about 3 hours. Plan on a wheel alignment afterward. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Cooper: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable 20mm Rear Sway Bar.
Features
- Lateral locks: Lateral locks stop the bar sliding sideways under load.
- Roll control: Built to reduce lean when cornering.
- Finish: The metal is powder coated, which resists corrosion and wear.
- Roll stiffness: Bar diameter sets the stiffness, and this one raises roll resistance.
- Self-lubricating: The bushing carries its own grease supply in internal reservoirs, so it keeps moving freely.
- Bushing compound: The bushing material stands up to oil, grease, ozone, and weather.
Specifications
| Part Number | BMF73 |
| Part Name | Sway Bar |
| Vehicle | 2008-2013 Mini Cooper Base, S |
| Chassis Code | R56 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Adjustable | Yes |
| Bar Color | Silver |
| Bar Diameter | 26 mm |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Bushings Included | Yes |
| Finish | Powder Coated |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Installation Difficulty | Moderate |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 3 |
| Kit Contents | 1 Sway Bar, 2 Bushings |
| Material | Solid Spring Steel |
| Mounting Brackets Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Suspension Grade Type | Performance |
| Sway Bar Links Included | No |
| Vehicle Placement | Front |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | Suits R55/R56/R57 models |