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  1. Crashton

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    #2 Crashton, Aug 2, 2012
    Do your MINIs have aftermarket sway bars? If so I'd lsuggest lubing up the bushings. Even if they are oem I'd still lube them. At least that gives you a place to start.

    At the mileages you have Amy's MINI has worn out lower control arm bushings & yours are on the way there if not there yet.

    I'd suggest going to Best Auto Werks if you can't figure this out.
     
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    #3 ImagoX, Aug 3, 2012
    Bone-stock sway bars and suspension components throughout.

    Where are the lube points on the OEM suspension? I was hoping the Haynes book would list them, but it appears as if everything's sealed and the bearings are integral with the swivel hubs.
     
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    #4 Crashton, Aug 3, 2012
    No lube points per say, but something is either loose or worn out. My MINI has a lot of miles & does not squeak.
     
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    #5 ImagoX, Aug 6, 2012
    Mine's squeaked since I had about 20K on the clock, but I may notice it more due to the amount of "top-down motoring" I do. It definitely seems worse in the summer (when I can hear it). I'm going to take it over to Northend Wrench for a proper on-the-lift inspection and hopefully they'll see something I'm missing. Amy's car just started squeaking (well, I just began to NOTICE it anyway), but she's got over 120K on the clock...
     
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    #6 CHKMINI, Aug 6, 2012
    Matt, I know you have a great deal of confidence with Northend but if you need a second opinion I highly recommend John Best at Best Motorwerks out by the airport.
     
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    #7 ImagoX, Aug 7, 2012
    It's partially because I do trust them, yes, but also because they're just down the street. I can drop my car off the night before without having to drive halfway across town... :p
     
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    #8 CHKMINI, Aug 7, 2012
    Great reason!