Suspension Suspension and Drivetrain

Anti Roll Bars Front Subframes 4  Upper front subframe tower mount rubber
centre bolt seal KGE100060
Rear Subframe 5 Long bolt
SH605181 Monte Carlo Rally cars. Problems of shaft breakage
were overcome by not machining the large CV Joint
Anti-roll (sway) bars are effectively a length of either All Front Subframes are only available as genuine 6 
Bracket for large bush, fitted to front from 76 on retaining collar recess. In its place a collar was
solid steel rod or tube mounted across the car in 1 2 Genuine 21A2558 Mini Spares 21A2558MS welded on to locate the CV Joint. The ST works also
mountings generally fixed to the chassis at either
All the genuine subframes are assembled on the
original jigs to ensure correct fit and alignment of
Subframe Solid Mounting reduced the steering lock to eradicate over stressing
front or rear, and sometimes both. 7 Rear support pin of the shaft on full lock.
parts to the car body to provide correct castor and
An arm at each end links the bar to each wheel, camber angle. 1 2a a. Genuine. Order individually 21A1440 1a 1b
so when the car rolls in a corner, the bar has to be It has the correct amount and positioning of welds. 1 Rear subframes, Genuine are stamped MOWOG b. Non-Genuine. Order individually 21A1440MS
twisted before one wheel can rise and the other fall. They are finished in black electro coat paint which
The resistance offered by the bar controls weight a. Dry suspension rear subframe non genuine 8 Essential Bolt and Bush Kit
is the only method of ensuring every internal and
transfer and reduces body roll, thus improving Pre 1992 MS45D
external part gets protection to provide longevity. 2b 3 a. 8 small rubber bush and bolt kit for pre 1976
cornering speed by altering under or over-steer. b. Dry suspension rear subframe which uses MS44
A very powerful instrument, it can have more rubber hanging straps 1992 on.
1 b. As per 8a. But includes 4 each of no. 3 2a 2b
beneficial effects than simply fitting stronger cone Non genuine MS45LATE
springs, because the Mini has very limited options. pre 1976 MS42
c. Dry suspension rear subframe. Pre 1992
By replacing the simple bent bar with a more Genuine FAM6292 c. 4 small and 2 large rubber bushes and bolt kit
compact bar and blade design, it provided a lighter for 1976 on. As shown MS43
4 5 d. Dry suspension rear subframe with exhaust
unit with reduced lever arm deflection. Further 2 d. As above 8b. But includes 2 each of no. 3 and
enhanced by shorter drop links. hangers 1992 on , Genuine KHB10024
2 3 no. 6, can fit all years MS41
The fixed rear bar uses a 0.50”(12.7mm) diameter e. Dry suspension rear subframe powder coated 1a. 
The driveshaft with collar for pre-pot joint
steel rod with 3mm plate blades. To maximise for longevity and looks Pre 1992. 9 Rear subframe bolt Kit gearboxes when Hardy Spicer joints or rubber
efficiency, the only rubber bushes used are Non genuine FAM6292MS couplings are used. Sold in pair C-BTA1267
a. 1976 on MS43BOLT
metalastic bushes in the drop links - unlike other kits 4 5 f. Hydrolastic suspension rear subframe b. T he same collared driveshafts but for pot joint
1 
Budget poly kit for tower and front of front b. pre 1976 MS44BOLT
that rubber mount the bar also. The adjustable rear subframe only C-STR643 Genuine 21A2160 gearboxes with inboard CV Joints (Pot Joints).
bar uses a 0.75” (19mm) diameter steel rod with Sold in pair C-BTA1268
4mm plate blades with spherical rod end drop links
to give ultimate efficiency. Adjustment is via a series 1a. Front subframe dry suspension cars 1959-76
2a. The set of four alloy top front tower subframe
mountings are to replace the standard rubbers
2 
Exhaust hanger rod. For early cars to fit 1992 on
exhaust systems.
Rear Camber Brackets 2 Upgraded steel driveshafts with circlip grooves
of holes along the blades. Both kits come complete 21A2570 fitted (to reduce noise) on vehicles from 1976 but upgraded to stop ends twisting are
a. Front of rear subframe C-ARA670 1 2
with all necessary components for easy fitment. to 2000. These alloy pads eliminate subframe available for both pot joint and remote type
b.  Front subframe for cars with rubber mountings b. Rear of rear subframe C-ARA671
from 1976 to 1990 KGB10022 movement, which is detrimental to handling (not shown).
1 C-STR640 a. For remote type. Sold in pair C-BTA1265
c. Front subframe for 1275cc cars 1990 on
Engine 1/2” forward KGB10027 b.  Super road subframe tower mounting kit. Car Rear Subframe Fittings b. For pot joint type. Sold in pair C-BTA1264
2 set of 2 alloy top and 2 poly lower to quieten
d. Front subframe for front mounted radiator, twin 3 4 S tandard replacement driveshafts but upgraded
the road noise but still reduce subframe 1 2
points only KGB100500 movement, improving handling C-STR640A to EN24WX for longevity and mild tuning. Available
individually.
Towing eye hooks, replaces bolt that holds front
2  3 Front alloy cast mountings which will not break
subframe to front panel. c. For pre pot joint Mini, Autos and ‘S’,
3 and also enhance road holding. These replace R/H 27H4775 L/H 27H4776
Order individually 21A1241 those troublesome front rubber mountings and 1 
Pair of rear camber brackets to give extra 1.5°
compliment the top alloy mountings. These negative camber over the standard setting d. For pot joint Mini, R/H MS1246
3 Heavy duty towing eye hooks latest type 3 6 MS69
are also for vehicles built from 1976, and sold e. For pot joint Mini, L/H MS1247
Order individually KPU100160 in pairs. When fitted with the top kit there is
4 2 
Pair of adjustable rear camber brackets to
usually a small increase in noise level, but leave
4. Front subframe bolt fitting kit pre 1976
21A2570FK
the rear rubber mounting as standard, or there 4 5
adjust camber on rear suspension to suit
individual requirements MS70
Swivel Pin Kit
will be a noticeable increase C-STR641
5. Front subframe bolt fitting kit 1976 on 7 8
3 
Pair of adjustable rear camber and tracking 1b 2
KGB10022FK 4 Rear solid brackets for front subframe, Cars 1976
1 Adjustable rear anti-roll bar kit complete. brackets. Upgraded to 4mm thick to fit
on, ideal for racing or road if increased noise is
subframes we stock, providing the ultimate for *
Recommended for race use only C-AJJ4008
Original Subframe Mounting not a consideration. Sold in pair C-STR642
correcting suspension geometry and infinite 3
2 Fixed rear anti-roll bar kit complete Ideal for
1 2
5 Strap for rear of subframe mounting in stainless 9 camber adjustment MS73EVO *
road/light rally use C-AJJ4009 steel. Order individually NAM3323
4 
Rear tracking shims. An alternative to MS73EVO 4
3 Adjustable front anti roll bar, 3/4” race only is to use MS70 adjustable brackets, camber
specialist suspension setting up required Solid Mounting Kits only and use these specially manufactured
0.028” (7mm)stainless steel shim washers
C-AJJ4006 1 . Top and bottom swivel pin kit for one side only.
1a. Standard small rubber bush.
3 4 to alter the tracking. They insert between the
1 2 Order individually 2A5818MS Spring fits lower pin. All other parts are the same top
4 Fixed front anti roll bar. vertical face of the outer radius arm bracket
and bottom either side. Each set is enough to do one
b. Poly bush for rear subframe, small bush sold as and the subframe giving permanent settings
hub only.
Since 1990, all production Minis were fitted with
a set of four, competition only C-STR638 and ultimate strength for road use, yet can
slightly softer rubber suspension springs. Although a. Genuine Mini Spares product since 2004 less
easily be added /removed in the workshop to
giving a slightly more comfortable ride in a straight
line, they allow more body roll when cornering.
1 
Rear of front subframe mounting 2a. S tandard large rubber bush, 1976 on predetermine settings for racers to give ease of *
extra 2 locktabs GSJ166MS
a. Genuine. Order individually 21A2599 Order individually 21A2560 use at the track. Order individually CK17 b.  Genuine Rover boxed, same kit as above with
To combat this and regain the status quo, we
have developed this product to mount simply to b. Non genuine. Order individually 21A2599MS b. 
Poly bush for rear subframe, large single bush For CK22 alloy rear subframe section use CK18 *
2 extra different lock tabs to hold drum type
the subframe and tie-rods without fouling on any 1976 on, competition only. shims. brake pipes pre 1984 GSJ166
under-pinnings. It’s also serviceable on earlier cars, 2 Front tear drop mounting on front subframe These solid mount kits stop the front subframe from Sold as a pair C-STR639
further enhancing the Mini’s great handling. We do, moving on post 1976 cars improving the car handling 2. Original lock tab only type available 2A4238
however, highly recommend using it in conjunction
a. Genuine. Order individually 21A2624
immensely. 3 
Bracket for small bushes. Driveshafts
with the C-AJJ4009 fixed rear anti-roll bar for b. Non genuine. Order individually 21A2624MS Genuine 2A5819 Mini Spares 2A5819MS 3. Dust Cover. Order individually BTA377
1  Poly bushes with solid rear brackets MSSK3009 A full range of upgraded and replacement driveshafts
maximum effect and balance. It’s also advisable to are available.
3 Lower front subframe tower mount rubber centre 4 Short bolt
GFK5184 4. Shim Kit (Quantity 6) 2A4242
correct any suspension geometry discrepancies 2 All solid brackets MSSK3010 The picture shows 1a and 1b driveshafts often
C-AJJ4004 bolt seal KGE100050
used on the original ST Abingdon works cars and

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