Stabilizer Bar Mini R60 R61Countryman Paceman Front Anti-Roll Sway Bar 9808012

The Mini R60 R61 Stabilizer Bar is a component from the Stabilizers, Clamps, and Bushings group, designed for the front suspension of Mini vehicles. This used part ensures a factory fit for the drivetrain, allowing for the restoration of proper anti-roll bar function and improved car handling.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 9808012
• Mark: Mini (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 9808012
• Substitutable numbers: 31359808012, 9808012, 31359803351, 9803351, BG
• Weight: 150
• Location on the vehicle: Front
• Category: Sway Bars, Links & Bushings

Purpose and Function in Suspension

The front stabilizer bar is responsible for limiting body roll during cornering and stabilizing the vehicle's trajectory. In Mini R60 and R61 models, it works with other suspension components to evenly distribute forces acting on the body and improve wheel grip.

Replacing a worn bar with a functional component from the same construction group helps reduce unwanted noises, improve steering precision, and increase the predictability of the car's behavior during dynamic driving.

Mounting Parameters and Compatibility

The presented bar is designed for installation on the front axle of the vehicle, replacing the factory stabilizer. Based on original Mini geometry, it maintains the correct length, mounting points, and operating characteristics, which facilitates installation and ensures compatibility with the stock suspension.

The component has a dedicated OEM part number and associated replacement numbers, allowing for precise verification of compatibility with a specific Mini R60 or R61 version based on service documentation or parts catalogs.

Benefits of Using an Original Stabilizer Bar

Using a component from the Stabilizers, Clamps, and Bushings group with factory specifications translates into a number of practical benefits:

• maintaining the original handling characteristics typical of Mini,
• better body stability when cornering at speed,
• reduced lateral roll and improved ride comfort,
• easier vehicle control in emergency situations.

Additionally, a properly selected stabilizer bar reduces excessive stress on other suspension components, which can positively impact their durability.

Component Condition and Practical Aspects

The bar is a salvaged part offered as a used original Mini component. This type of part is a good solution when you want to maintain the factory suspension design at a reasonable repair cost. The product has a specified weight, which facilitates logistics and planning for installation in a workshop environment.

Before installation, it is recommended to perform a standard inspection of the cooperating elements, such as mounts, bushings, and stabilizer links, to fully utilize the potential of the replacement and avoid the return of unwanted suspension noises.

Expanding Repair Scope and Technical Knowledge

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the front suspension area in your Mini and need other components from the same group, such as stabilizers, clamps, or bushings, check the available parts in the Mini Stabilizers, Clamps, and Bushings category.

When working on the drivetrain and braking system, it is advisable to use reliable sources of knowledge. To better understand the principles of safely selecting used components from the braking system and cooperating elements, consult the guide: Second-hand Braking System: How to Safely Choose Discs, Calipers, and ABS?