1st Gen "How To" Lighten up! R56 cast aluminum rear trailing arm conversion for the R50/53 MINI

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One of the best places to reduce weight to improve handling and ride is where there is unsprung mass. This includes wheels, brakes, and suspension...
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  1. o2sys

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    So it's just replace it while in there sort of thing because I would be reusing my calipers so nothing is different.



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  2. DJ Brown

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    need some guidance
    I bought this kit from Allmag, says its complete...but as I'm looking here and another website(trying to find video), its seems its suggested to buy additional parts, and cut a piece off? Not concerned with any rear break upgrade, just the trailing arm upgrade.

    Allmag page for the kit: https://www.allmagautoparts.com/products/mini-cooper-aluminum-trailing-arm-conversion-kit-r53-r52-r50?variant=19317592916079&matchtype=&network=g&device=c&keyword=&campaign=1694888618&adgroup=66184432935&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9MDHrr7W6AIVnv_jBx38RAx-EAYYASABEgKMlPD_BwE

    Allmag part list:

    2005-2008 Mini Cooper R53

    Included:

    • CNC machined stainless steel adapters (QTY 2)
    • Bolt 33326770089 M14X1.5X101 (QTY 2)
    • Rear Stopper 33316761779 (QTY 2)
    • Bolt w/ Washer 33306768048 M12X1.5X83-10.9 (QTY 2)
    • Self Locking Collar Nut 33326760374 M12X1,5-10 ZNS3 (QTY 2)
    • Bolt w/ Washer 33306772658 M12X1.5X100 (QTY 2)
    • Adjusting Plate 33326767869 (QTY 2)
    • Cage Nut 33306770138 M12X1,5-10 ZNS3 (QTY2)
    • Bolt with Washer 33506771928 M10X75-10.9ZNS3 (QTY 8)
    • Self-Tapping Screw M14X1.5X105 33326771715 (QTY 2)
    • Self-Tapping Screw M6X25- 10.9 ZNS 34306771214 (QTY 2)
    • Sway Bar Link 33326768884 (QTY 2)
    • Hexagon Nut M10-10 ZNS3 33326768884 (QTY 4)
    • Trailing Arm Bracket, Left 33306799089
    • Trailing Arm Bracket, Right 33306799090
    • Trailing Arm, Left 33326795659
    • Trailing Arm, Right 33326795660
    • Rear ABS Sensor 34526851501 (QTY 2)
    is this all I need to bolt it up? just wanna be sure before I take stuff off
    thanks in advance
     
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