BMW Mini Cooper R56 Sport Front Rear Left Right N/O/S Spring Strut Absorber Set

BMW Mini Cooper R56 Sport Front Rear Left Right N/O/S Spring Strut Absorber Set is a factory-spec suspension component set designed for the sport version of the Mini. By maintaining the original geometry and performance characteristics, it ensures consistent vehicle handling, predictable cornering behavior, and stability during dynamic driving.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 6782211-3
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 6782211
• Substitutable numbers: 31316782211, 6782211, 31316782212, 6782212, 33526853966, 6853966, 31316773873, 6773873, 31316773874, 6773874, 33526778570, 6778570, 33526782217, 6782217, 33526778569, 6778569, 33526782218, 6782218, 33526773876, 6773876, 22236015, 22236014, BG
• Location on the vehicle: Front, Rear, Left, Right
• Category: Shocks, Struts & Assemblies

Purpose and configuration of the set

The presented set includes components from the Shock Absorbers and Struts category, prepared for installation on the front and rear axle, on both the left and right sides. This allows for a comprehensive replacement of key components responsible for damping vibrations and maintaining the correct body position in the Mini Cooper R56 Sport version.

Such a solution allows for maintaining uniform suspension performance across the entire vehicle, which is particularly important in cars with a sport-tuned setup, where steering precision and repeatable behavior during braking and acceleration are paramount.

Benefits of using original Mini components

Original Mini components ensure proper fitment to body mounts and steering knuckles, which facilitates installation and reduces the risk of incorrect geometry alignment. Using factory solutions allows you to maintain:

• proper strut stiffness and handling stability,
• consistent bump damping on all wheels,
• more direct suspension reactions characteristic of the Sport version.

As a result, the car retains its factory driving characteristics, and the suspension system works correctly with other vehicle systems, such as ABS or traction control.

Suspension application and driving safety

Shock absorbers and struts in the Mini Cooper R56 Sport are responsible not only for comfort but primarily for maintaining constant tire contact with the road surface. The complete set for the front and rear, left and right sides allows you to:

• reduce front-end dive during braking and excessive body roll,
• improve stability during lane changes and high-speed cornering,
• limit unwanted vibrations transmitted to the body and steering system.

Combined with properly selected springs and functional metal-rubber components, this set provides a solid foundation for restoring the predictable, sporty character of the Mini's handling.

Condition, verification, and part number matching

The items come from the used original parts group, which allows you to combine an attractive price with the preservation of factory specifications. Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard check of the working condition and verify compatibility with the specific vehicle equipment version.

For precise matching, it is worth using the OEM number and available interchangeable numbers assigned to this set. Vehicle data, such as body version or production year, can also assist in the selection process. If you want to learn practical tips on how to check compatibility by part numbers step-by-step, the guide how to choose the right car part by VIN and OEM number will be helpful.

Technical support and additional information about the suspension

When planning suspension work on a Mini, it is worth looking at the system as a whole – shock absorbers, control arms, stabilizers, and bushings work together, affecting safety and handling precision. If you want to better understand how individual elements work and when they require replacement, check out the article Suspension system – a comprehensive guide to shock absorbers, control arms, and stabilizers, which discusses key issues related to suspension diagnostics and operation in an accessible way.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the suspension area in your Mini and need other elements from the same group, such as additional shock absorbers, struts, or complete axle sets, check out the available parts in the Mini Shock Absorbers and Struts category.