Classic Mini DIY: How to Grease your Suspension

Kit contains polyurethane bump stops that contact the trailing arm before the tire meets the fender; includes left and right side.

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.

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

This fitting is used in several places, including front swivel hubs and outer end of rear radius arm shaft. Ref: UHN400, LN10051, UHN0400.

Angled grease nipple for lubing the front upper arm. Ref: UHN445, UHN0445.

Pair of rear trailing arms cast from aluminum alloy L169 for half the weight of the original steel component; suitable for both road and race use. Ref: 1012250, KAD1012250.

Mobil 1 Synthetic Grease provides excellent protection against rust, corrosion and water washout.

Dome-shaped bump stop that mounts to the top of hydroelastic radius arm to prevent bottoming out. Ref: 21A1520.

Refurbished rear trailing arm; includes new shaft, thrust washers and seals. Ref: TRA32, TRA33, NAM7162, NAM7163.

Rear subframe assembly for classic Minis from 1991-on, but can also fit earlier models. Ref: MS45LATE, KHB10024, KHB10024E.

Reproduction rear subframe for classic Minis 1959-1990; includes radius arm outer brackets. Ref: FAM6292, MS45D, FAM6292P.

New front subframe for rust/collision damage repair or a perfect restoration, for classic Minis 1976-1990.

Reproduction hydroelastic or wet rear subframe for the classic Mini. Ref: MS45H, 21A2160, 21A2160E.