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A good suspension upgrade kit for the Classic Mini, that includes both a set of FAM3968 rubber cone springs, and the C-STR644 Hi-Lo adjustable strut kit.

At least 90% of all Classic Minis and Mini Coopers were produced with ‘rubber cone’ suspension. While these ‘rubbers’ work well in place of the more modern coil springs, they do have a tendency to age poorly. Not only do they get hard but they will also collapse. The result is not only a Mini that is not comfortable to drive but also one that handles poorly. One of the more practical solutions is the replacement of the rubber with new cones and the installation of a set of adjustable trumpets in the front and rear. The original stock trumpets are not adjustable and thus these will allow you to get the best of both worlds; a Classic Mini that handles great because it is not to high off the ground and comfortable to drive.

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Suspension Upgrade Kit Rubber Cone & Adjustable Hi-Lo | Classic Mini

Suspension Upgrade Kit Rubber Cone & Adjustable Hi-Lo | Classic Mini

Suspension Upgrade Kit Rubber Cone & Adjustable Hi-Lo | Classic Mini
Part No: MMKT0903
$460.95
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Fits the following:
Classic Mini

A good suspension upgrade kit for the Classic Mini, that includes both a set of FAM3968 rubber cone springs, and the C-STR644 Hi-Lo adjustable strut kit.

At least 90% of all Classic Minis and Mini Coopers were produced with ‘rubber cone’ suspension. While these ‘rubbers’ work well in place of the more modern coil springs, they do have a tendency to age poorly. Not only do they get hard but they will also collapse. The result is not only a Mini that is not comfortable to drive but also one that handles poorly. One of the more practical solutions is the replacement of the rubber with new cones and the installation of a set of adjustable trumpets in the front and rear. The original stock trumpets are not adjustable and thus these will allow you to get the best of both worlds; a Classic Mini that handles great because it is not to high off the ground and comfortable to drive.

 
 
Question:
Is this meant to replace the hydrolastic suspension of a classic mini ?
Answer:
The pieces are included in some wet to dry conversion kits but there's other items that would be needed. Here's the wet to dry kits:

https://www.minimania.com/part/MMKT0902/Classic-Austin-Mini-Hydrolastic-Wet-To-Dry-With-Hi-lo-Suspension

https://www.minimania.com/part/MMKT0909B/Classic-Mini-Hydrolastic-Wet-To-Dry-Suspension-Conversion-Kit-Blue-Springs

There are others that use cones and standard trumpets, too.

Mini Mania Tech Team

The Classic Mini Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
What country are the rubber cones made in?
Answer:
Made in the UK

Mini Mania Tech Team

The Classic Mini Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
Will this kit fit a 1972 Leyland Classic Mini Moke?
Answer:
Yes, this kit will fit your Moke and makes a great upgrade.

Mini Mania Tech Team

The Classic Mini Parts and Accessories Experts

 
 
 
 
Question:
Hi: I have a 1996 Mini Cooper Rover Spi single point inyec. This suspension kit fits my Mini?
Answer:
Great question and thanks for checking.  Yes it will work great.

Mini Mania Tech Support
 
 
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