Classic Mini DIY: Radius Arm Rebuild

A superior-quality set of rear radius arm adjuster brackets. Heavier gauge steel and better fit than the less expensive kits. Ref: MS70, MS73, SSS0044.

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

CNC-machined lightweight alternative to the standard steel pivot for the handbrake cable on the rear radius arm

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.

This cup isolates the knuckle pin from the suspension arm and must be in good shape to do its job properly.

Rover-supplied version of the nylon cup for the suspension knuckle joint assembly. Correct shape, flat at the tip for correct fit.

Locking nylon-insert nuts to replace nuts on front upper control arms and rear radius arm pivot pins. Ref: FNZ508, FNZ0508.

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

This bushing is used on the outer end of all classic Mini radius arms, and also on the inner end of pre-1963 arms. Ref: 2A7325, Y46.

Metal clip retains the sector to the handbrake in hydroelastic (wet) swing arms. Ref: 21A1513.

Mk3 and later classic Mini radius arms used this clevis pin instead of a bolt for the handbrake sector pivot on dry suspension models. Ref: CLZ549, CLZ0549.

Small spring washer on pivot shaft of brake sector on hydroelastic, or ''wet'', radius arms. Ref: 2K2545.

Nylon thrust washer, fits the 21A1507 handbrake quadrant on the radius arm and held on by 21A1513 clip. Ref: 21A1512, hydrolastic, hydroelastic.

Sector guides the handbrake cable through a 90 degree bend on the dry-suspension rear radius arm. Ref: 21A2454.

Radus arm handbrake sector turns the angle of the handbrake cable 90 degrees. Ref: 21A1507, hydroelastic, hydrolastic.

Radius arm repair kit includes shaft, bushing, bearing, thrust washers, seals and hardware. Ref: GSV1125, 8G7134, GSV1125HD.

Aftermarket versions of the rear stub axles; lower shock mounting studs included. Ref: 2A7351, 2A7364, 2A7351E, 2A7364E.

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

This kit is pre-drilled to give 1.5 degrees of negative camber compared to stock brackets; not adjustable. Sold per set.

Metal plate attaches to the subframe tower with two small bolts to retain the upper arm pivot shaft. Ref: 2A4327.