Project 63 part 14 - Mini front subframe assembly and upgrades

We're on to the front subframe now, building up this new Heritage frame from Mini Spares with a host of MED upgrades.
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--Video Contents--
0:54​​​ - Gearbox steady kit
2:56​​​ - Assembling the bump stops
4:18 - Compressing the cones
5:00​​​ - Installing top arms
8:25​​​ - MED lower arms and tie-rods
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[@Alexnse10]

Great to see a detailed build for a newbie like me 👍

[@mitchellmclauchlan4998]

Great stuff, I’m getting ready to install my subframe soon so this will give me all the tips I need. Keep up the great videos

[@bernardwarr4187]

Great stuff. Nice quality products

[@gafrers]

Love this Project

[@PlasticYabby]

I made my own cone compressor back in the ‘80s, replaced the worn out nylon cup which caused a drop in ride height (and squeaking). Wish I I’d have had the MED tool! Leyland Mini Clubman (Oz car), what a disaster of a car that was, only had to look at something and it would fall off!

[@onepairofhands]

nice presentation gents

[@willgrime]

Brilliant series, incredibly useful and full of handy tips. Talking of which…. Top arm pivot: you stretched he forward grease retaining ring over the arm casting until you had the arm, the spindles and the washers in place, and I expected you to show the ring being slipped off the arm and over the washer edges. But you didn’t. Did you forget to do/show this, or am I wrong? And as regards the rose-jointed bottom arms, would you use these on a road car, or would they be too harsh and noisy? I love the precision and adjustability of a spherical bearing, but the rose-jointed Bilstein dampers I had (on a Chevette HS) were incredibly noisy. Drove me mad…

[@MyModdedMini]

When is the next video - I feel like I am refreshing this page every 20 mins in anticipation. I love them, well done.

[@mitchellmclauchlan4998]

I think they’ve forgotten about us

[@MyModdedMini]

​@@mitchellmclauchlan4998 I know right haha.

[@ToddDunning]

Just ordered my rear sway bar from MED based on the last video. Even cheaper than from KAD bug don’t tell them!

[@dandantheminiman]

actually, if you're counting pennies the kad one is just under a quid cheaper lol.

[@texburns242]

why no new videos lately?

[@franciscomelendez6275]

Great video 😊 Do you have the rubber boot for the rose joints and there is a tool for the installation?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Thanks Francisco. We do not run boots on these, as they're aimed for competition and trackday usage.

[@OnlineHousehusband]

I found that fitting new cones and hi lo suspension it left no thread visible thus no adjustment? So basically my car sits really high on the front which apparently I'm told is normal with new cones? 🤷🏻‍♂️ Have you ever seen this issue?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Yes it will lower down after a few heat cycles.

[@ravisidhu1667]

Hi, great video to refer to when rebuilding a front subframe. Was the subframe powered coated or 2k painted?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

We decided to paint it in 2K :)

[@Roger.Coleman1949]

Ravi , I've learnt from experience it is best to go the 2K route , although powder coating is usually cheaper and easier , it doesn't age well and can be a great nuisance as it is liable to chip and more awkward to remedy.

[@MrWhykickamooocow]

Have you posted the next video yet about the fitting the hubs, disc brakes to this sub frame prior to install?

[@MEDEngineeringTechVideos]

Yes

[@MrWhykickamooocow]

@@MEDEngineeringTechVideos Sorry do you have the link because i cant find the video anywhere on your channel