MINI Front Lower Control Arms
Pair — Bushings & Ball Joints
R50 / R53 / R56 / F56 · Lebanon
Sehayleh, Lebanon · Fast delivery nationwide
About This Part
The MINI front suspension uses a MacPherson strut design with a lower control arm (wishbone) that carries the front subframe-to-wheel carrier connection. The control arm contains two rubber bushings at the subframe end and a pressed-in ball joint at the wheel carrier end.
Control arm bushing wear is extremely common on MINIs in Lebanon due to the combination of spirited driving and road surface conditions. Symptoms include clunking over speed bumps, wandering steering, and uneven tyre wear. Ball joint wear presents as knocking on full lock or during low-speed manoeuvres.
We supply control arms as a complete unit — bushings and ball joint already pressed in — meaning no press work is required at installation. Each arm is inspected for corrosion on the steel body, bushing cracking, and ball joint play before listing.
What's Included
- Front left lower control arm (complete with bushings and ball joint)
- Front right lower control arm (complete with bushings and ball joint)
Vehicle Compatibility
| Model | Year | Notes | Axle |
|---|---|---|---|
| MINI R50/R53 | 2001–2006 | All trims | Standard arm |
| MINI Cooper R56 | 2007–2014 | All trims | Standard arm |
| MINI Cooper S R56 | 2007–2014 | All trims | Same arm |
| MINI F56 | 2014–2024 | All trims | Updated geometry — confirm |
| MINI JCW | All years | All trims | Standard arm geometry |
Why Buy From Mini Spare Lebanon
- Ball joint play checked — no looseness
- Rubber bushings inspected — no cracking or delamination
- Steel arm body checked for corrosion or accident damage
- Left and right supplied as a matched pair
- Complete units — no press work required at installation