This article describes the process you’ll need to go through if you want to adjust your MINI’s links, including what tools you’ll need and how long it will take—no more than an hour from start to finish! It also includes some great tips that weren’t listed in the instructions: like making sure that the new drop link is mounted on top and not below the old one (which can cause damage/Adjustable Drop Links).
So, you will need:
- a front adjustable drop link kit,
- a pair of gloves,
- and some wrenches.
How to Fit Lohan Front Adjustable Drop Links?
If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering how difficult it is to fit Lohen’s front adjustable drop links for F56 MINI models. It’s easy! We’ve gathered the points to make a step-by-step guide to show you exactly what you need to do.
Introduction:
For your car’s suspension to function properly, several different parts need to be connected for them all to work together. Your suspension system is one of the most important parts of your car, and making sure that it is functioning properly is extremely important. It is also very important that you make sure that your car’s suspension system is not damaged or broken before attempting any kind of repair on it yourself because if there is some damage, then it could lead to even greater problems with your car’s performance over time.
The drop links are an integral part of your suspension system, and they are connected between the lower control arms and upper strut towers. The lower control arms connect directly to the chassis via two mounting points at each end; these points can be seen as small holes drilled into either side of where they connect with the bodywork.
If you have a Mini Cooper S Exhaust, you probably already know that it’s a bit of a monster under the hood. If you’ve had yours for a while, you’ve also probably noticed that it tends to run hot and might need extra cooling. Why? Well, because it’s got twice the horsepower and torque as the base model Mini, it can get pretty angry if you don’t keep it cool.
Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to keep your Mini Cooper S cool—and one of them is the Lohan front adjustable drop links. These links allow you to adjust the length of your exhaust with just one touch to customize your engine’s performance without having to make any major modifications or install any new parts. Here’s how to fit them:
1) Disconnect your battery by removing both negative and positive battery terminals from their respective locations on the side of the engine bay. You may have to eliminate other parts; be sure to use caution when disconnecting anything electrical, as this could damage your car if done incorrectly.
2) Remove all four bolts holding down each link; they should come off easily with an 8mm socket wrench or similar tool.
3) Place one bolt through
Fitting drop links to your Mini is easy, but there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind.
You are going to have a good jack and stands at the ready, a Torx driver, some wrenches and a breaker bar for the tough bolts.
Before getting into the nuts and bolts, you’ll need to jack up your Mini and remove the front wheels. Start by removing the factory end links from the lower control arm. The top will be easier to remove while the car is on its wheels, so leave that on until you’re ready to replace it with your Mini Cooper drop links.
The bottom bolt will be tight – you may need some penetrating oil or a blowtorch if it’s stuck! Once that bolt is out, you may need to use a mallet to pound out the joint from the lever arm of the lower control arm. There is no need for brute force here: tap lightly around the area with a rubber mallet until it pops out.
Next up in how to fit drop links for MINI models is replacing your factory unit with one of our Lohan adjustable drop links. If you’re using our adjustable units, adjust them first before installing.
You need a 17mm spanner and a few minutes of your time to fit the Lohan front adjustable drop links. First, we recommend driving the car up on ramps, as this will give you 360° access to the bottom of the car.
Next, remove the protective cover from underneath the engine bay. Four plastic screws hold this in place, so simply undo these and pull them off.
Now you’re ready to begin fitting your new drop links. Start by removing the old ones; there is one at each end of the car, so use your spanner to undo both of them.
Simply fit your new drop links into place using your spanner and make sure they are tight. Once complete, replace the engine bay cover and get back on the road!
STEP 1
Loosen the locking nut on the drop link by turning it counter-clockwise.
STEP 2
Unscrew the ball joint from the drop link and remove the link from the car.
STEP 3
Remove the nylon lock nut/spacer combination and discard.
STEP 4
Thread the ball joint onto one of your new drop links until it is fully thread.
STEP 5
Take the other end of your new drop link and attach it to your vehicle, ensuring that the anti-roll bar is correctly locate between the drop link’s two ends. So, you will need to adjust this slightly as you tight up to ensure everything is align correctly. Repeat the same process for both sides of your vehicle.
