Suspension

The rear subframe of all years of the Mini is held to the body at the front with a trunion, pin and rubber bushes. The rubber provides great isolation, etc. but also can trap moisture and this results in a rusted pin.

The weathered and cracked rubber you see is not actually the hydro displacer bag, but rather this rubber boot to protect it. Sold singly

Original style lower arm rubber bush with a metal insert. This fits all post 65 lower suspension arms with tapered recess for bush. Sold singly

Lower arm top hat bush in poly to fit all lower arms with twin taper as standard from 1965. Fitted with a metal bush insert these are made in black polyurethane. Sold singly

This plain looking plastic strip is used on all mini steering racks, between the U bolts and steering rack. Most likely fitted to prevent galvanic corrosion between steel U bolts and alloy rack body. Sold singly

Rear subframe front trunnion bush for MK4 cars. See 2A5818MS for smaller rear bush. Sold singly

Sponge dust shield that fits over the splined steering rack pinion to seal the bulk head when doing a rack swap

Nylon cup for the suspension knuckle joints. Sold singly

Rubber gaiter that fits the suspension knuckles . Also fits many aftermarket and some genuine track rod ends

Polyurethane upgraded gaiter for all knuckle joints and many track rod ends

Top suspension arm rebound buffer which is fitted to prevent the top arm crashing into the subframe on full droop (as when airborne), also stops the suspension ball joint getting bound on full droop. We have ceased to sell the cheaper rubber version as they simply flog out too quickly. This poly alternative lasts the distance. Sold singly

Rubber bushing for the lower suspension arm; four (4) required per car. Fitted to pre 1966 MK1 minis. This bush has parallel sides unlike later bushes which were tapered and does not have an internal metal sleeve

This cupped washer retains the bushing in front of the subframe on the diagonal tie rod. Sold each, two (2) required per car

This is the dry suspension type bump stop with 2 threaded retaining bolts. Mounted on the subframe these rubber stops not only can make the ride more confortable but can also prevent the suspension from bottoming out and destroying the shocks. These were replaced by a single bolt type on MK4 cars from 1976 on - see FAM2764.

Lower suspension arm pin. Uses bushes 21A1882 or 21A1882MS

Minis Pre 1976 used 8 of these bushes for the trunnions on the rear subframe but on (MK4)1976 on they reduced the quantity to 4 and used 2 larger bushes 21A2560 on the front trunnions. Fits 2A5819 rear subframe trunion. Sold singly

Special U bolt to hold steering rack to car body. Sold singly

This bushing is used on the outer end of all Mini radius arms, and also on the inner end of pre-1963 arms. These must be reamed/honed after installation so the shaft will pivot freely. Included in GSV1125 repair kits. Sold singly

This seal is used in both front upper suspension arms and rear suspension radius arms. Sold each, two (2) required per arm. Included in kits MSK001 & GSV1125.

Rubber tie bar bush (2 required per rod) but sold individually

Nylon bush for original factory steering racks

This is a standard oil filled replacement rear damper from KYB. Fully open length from pin centers is 390mm and closed length is 245mm. Sold singly

Needle roller bearing as used in the rear trailing arm on Minis from 1963-2000. Included in GSV1125 repair kit

Steering rack gaiter kit, 4.5" long. This is the most common type of rack gaiter we supply. Sold as a pair

Dust boot for swivel pin front hub. Sold singly

Longer track rod end for cars running with adjustable negative camber arms, gives approximately 5mm of extra adjustment over the standard item

On-car adjustable lower suspension arm. Uses standard or poly bushing. Allows you to fine tune the front suspension geometry without dismantling the car. Sold as a pair.

This is the front shock lower mounting pin in uprated EN8 steel. Machined as a one piece direct replacement for standard pin and loose spacer which are often pretty rusty when removed from top suspension arm. Sold singly

Fixed 1.5 degree negative camber front suspension arms. Negative camber is frequently used in the front suspension to improve cornering ability. The inner end is later type designed for improved 21A1882 steel sleeved bushing. Price is for a pair. Bushings sold separately.

20 point adjustable front shock. Now used by all the competitors in the Mighty Mini Race series in England. Fully open length from pin centres is 415mm and closed length is 280mm. Sold individually, but recommend fitting pairs

20 point adjustable rear shock. Now used by all the competitors in the Mighty Mini Race series in England. Fully open length from pin centres is 415mm and closed length is 280mm. Sold individually, but recommend fitting pairs

20 point adjustable front shock. Now used by all the competitors in the Mighty Mini Race series in England. Fully open length from pin centres is 292mm and closed length is 215mm. Sold individually, but recommend fitting pairs

20 point adjustable rear shock. Now used by all the competitors in the Mighty Mini Race series in England. Fully open length from pin centres is 350mm and closed length is 250mm. Sold individually, but recommend fitting pairs

Upgraded bushing set for lower control arms. Center sleeve is offset, allowing you to fine-tune camber on cars fitted with adjustable lower suspension arms. For Mk2-on lower arms. Supplied in a set of four.

Polyurethane bush set for rear subframe trunions. Cars manufactured before 1976 use the same bush C-STR638, at the front and rear of the subframe, 8 bushes per car in total. Starting in 1976 (MKIV) the front trunion bush was enlarged, that bush C-STR639 is now available in Poly also. MK4 on cars will require 1 set of C-STR638 and 1 set of C-STR639

Larger front trunnion bush for MK4 rear subframes in poly. Sold as a pair

Early Minis had solidly mounted subframes and you can achieve the same thing with a later-subframe classic Mini. Set of four (4) machined alloy bushings replace the stock rubber bushes above the subframe tower.

When used in conjunction with'C-STR641'front and'C-STR642'lower mounts, a rigidly mounted late subframe can be obtained. See MSSK3010 for full kit

Rear solid brackets for the front subframe of post 1976 models, ideal for racing or fast road if you are after the ultimate handling

This is a budget kit for improving the stability of the front subframe leaving the lower rear mountings standard for quietness on MK4 cars

This suspension kit includes four adjustable machined alloy trumpets plus the two extended rod struts required for the rear. The total adjustability of these ride height adjusters allows you to very accurately balance the corner weight of the car. Also allows you to compensate for rubber cones that have sagged

This bump stop fits all subframes after 1976 and are most identifiable buy their single stud rather than the earlier 2 stud version

Brand new steering rack, less tie rod ends for all standards mini's'with right hand drive steering. On most of these racks, one of the small bolts that holds the pinion cover on sticks out. Do not be tempted to tighten it up as it will adjust the preload on the rack making it too stiff

Fast Road Gmax gas filled front shock absorber (sold individually). These shocks are shorter than standard and designed for use on lowered cars to prevent the cones and trumpets dislocating when suspension is at fll droop

Fast Road Gmax gas filled rear shock absorber (sold individually). These shocks are shorter than standard and designed for use on lowered cars to prevent the cones and trumpets dislocating when suspension is at fll droop

Track rod end for all factory mini steering racks

Steering rack gaiter kit, long 7.5" type. Sold as a pair

A unique suspension component found on Minis is the knuckle joint that transmits movement of the suspension arms into the springs. This metal pin has a pivot ball covered by a nylon cup which is protected by a rubber boot. The cup pivots as the suspension moves through its travel, and this component takes a lot of load. It is always advisable to replace them as part of a suspension rebuild