Front Suspension

Full set of adjustable-length struts that allow the classic Mini to be lowered or raised in each corner to achieve different ride height and corner weights. Ref: C-STR644, HILO-KIT.

Front anti-roll (''sway'') bar. Helps to control body roll for both road and race cars. Frequently used to balance the rear anti-roll bar to reduce oversteer. Ref: FOR012, C-SRP003.

Replacement rubber dust boot that fits on the ball pin, usually damaged if a ''pickle fork'' ball joint splitter is used. Ref: BTA377, Y36.

Ball joint kit including all the parts necessary to completely renew one upper and one lower ball joint on 1959-2000 classic Minis. Ref: GSJ166, GSJ166MS, MSK60S.

The ball joint cup must be secured with a locktab to prevent the cup from backing off. Ref: 2A4238.

An assortment of six ball joint shims, handy when installing new ball joints. Ref: 2A4242.

Ball joint assembly for the 1984-on MG Metro, with a larger-diameter pin than the version used on the classic Mini.

Spacer only, as used between the two front tapered wheel bearings. Ref: FOR180, 21A1308.

The upper arm uses two of these bearings; worn oil seals can allow them to be damaged from road grit. Ref: 88G302, B1212, 88G0302.

Bolt that secures the standard diagonal tie rod to the lower arm. Ref: 53K1031.

Special bolt to fasten 8.4'' brake rotor (12'' wheel cars) to 21A2695 drive flange. Ref: BTA370, BTA0370.

Hard polyurethane bump stops/snubbers. Ref: AHH9158, AHH9158POLY, AHH9158P.

Front bump stop with one-stud mounting; points down from the subframe to limit the movement of the upper control arm.

Stock bump stop used on the front upper control arms of all hydroelastic classic Minis. Ref: 21A1598, hydroelastic.

Tapered polyurethane front bump stop, with one-stud mounting as used from 1976-on. Ref: FAM2764MS, FOR181.

Replacement rubber snubbers for competition bump stop kits. Ref: AHH9158, AHH7074.

This pointed bump stop mounts on the front subframe and points down to limit the movement of the upper control arm. Ref: 2A4332.

Kit includes the classic Mini Mk1 to 1967 suspension bushings that you are most likely to need, in polyeurethane.

Kit includes the classic Mini 1968-on suspension bushings that you are most likely to need, in polyeurethane.

Upgraded bushing set for Mk2-on classic Mini lower control arms. Center sleeve is offset, allowing you to fine-tune camber. Ref: C-STR632.

Crack-resistant polyurethane bushing for the front suspension diagonal tie rod; made in the U.S.A. Ref: SSS0186WB, SSS0186.

Polyurethane bushing for the diagonal tie rod. Ref: SSS0186, C-STR629.

Stock specification rubber bushing for the subframe end of the tie rod. Ref: 31G1155, 2A4263, MRM118.

Uprated from standard by use of a harder rubber compound, these are an ideal upgrade for any street-driven classic Mini. Ref: 31G1155HD, C-STR628.

Mk2-on lower control arm bushing. Steel-sleeved as original but uses a polyurethane isolator. Ref: 21A1882MS, SSS0189.

Stock lower bushing as revised beginning with the Mk2 classic Minis; has a steel sleeve riding on the pivot pin for longer life. Ref: 21A1882, MRM436, Y857, 21A1882SLP.

Rubber bushing for the eye at the inner end of the control arm; four (4) required per car. Ref: 2A4294, Y45, MRM429.

Polyurethane bushing for the classic Mini's front suspension lower control arm, 1959-1967. Molded in black, crack-resistant polyurethane.

Tapered polyurethane bushing for the classic Mini's front suspension lower control arm, 1968-on.

Modern technology has enabled coil springs to replace the classic Mini's original rubber springs. Ref: FOR019, FOR019B, C-SRP100, C-SRP200.

Classic Mini coil spring conversion kit with a matching set of nicely made billet aluminum adjustable struts. Full ride height adjustment is possible for weight balancing or road/track conditions.

Designed for hydrolastic classic Minis; stops the upper arm from crashing into the subframe under rough conditions. Ref: C-AJJ4007, hydroelastic.

Single-tip classic Mini suspension cone spring compressor tool for removing cones with metric threads. Ref: TOOL07, 660330A, STL0004.

Service tool used to compress the rubber cone spring on dry suspension 1959-1975 classic Minis with SAE threaded cones.

Cotter pin for disc brake CV joint nut, as supplied in GHK1140 wheel bearing kits. Ref: GHF505, GHF0505.

The tie rod that runs diagonally from the lower control arm to the subframe is a frequent candidate for replacement. Ref: 8G4249, 8G4249K.

Kit includes two hard diagonal tie bushings for the outboard end, and two softer bushings for the inner. Ref: C-STR627.

This cupped washer contains the bushing in front of the subframe on the diagonal tie rod. Ref: 2A4328, ACA9759.

Large-diameter flat washer used to support the rubber bushing at the outer end of the diagonal tie rod. Ref: PWZ207, PWZ0207, 2A4328.

A useful upgrade for any road-driven classic Mini, these rods are made from heavier material and allow ample adjustment to achieve accurate caster angle. Ref: 21A1091, SSS0135.

Aluminum alloy disc brake hubs for use with 8.4" or larger brakes. Manufactured from cast L155 aero-grade aluminum and CNC machined within KAD’s in-house facilities, these hubs are made to

Classic Mini Cooper 'S' drive flange upgraded to EN24T steel for racing and other high-stress applications. Ref: 21A1270HD, C-21A1270, 21A1270.

Stock drive flange for classic Mini Cooper S models. Ref: 21A1270MS, 21A1270, 21A1270E.

Special bushing set for the front lower control arm in race applications. Angled center metal sleeve to accomodate the geometry changes that occur when the caster angle is increased up to 3.5 degrees.

Uprated front lower shock pin. Ref: C-AJJ3361, 2A4337HD.

Upper control arm for front suspension (dry). Sold bare, no shaft, bearings, washers, etc. Ref: 21A2690, 21A2691.

Modern aftermarket wheel bearing kit as used in the swivel hubs of all drum brake classic Minis and 997/998 Cooper disk brake models. Ref: GHK1018, VK507, QWB425.

Taper roller bearing kit for one front wheel; includes bearing assemblies, spacer, seals, and cotter pin. Ref: GHK1140, GHK1140MS.