Hi I'm currently rebuilding my front subframe , I noticed my lower control arms threads were damaged and so can't put the nut back on , I've got a couple of spare arms but they are slightly different though the replacement arms I've got have a lip , there is a bit of a gap where the lip and subframe meet , just wondering if they are going to be ok to use or not?
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The one on the left in the top pic looks like some sort of modded home job.
It's still probably okay for use.

nah, it was standard on some models - I have them in my car (MK2 S)

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The one on the left is standard Mini, the other one I suspect is early 850 (if the bolt is straight, as looks in the pic).
It is pretty normal for the flange to have a gap as shown. The flange aligns the bent type pivot bolt & stops it from turning, it has no other purpose.

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Ok cool thanks for the replies guys


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they`re all bent to clear the axles

& the early one is without the flange , the later type with the flange

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