All shock absorbers for the Mini Cooper and Spridget models are not created equal; the Spax brand of shock absorbers is often considered the top of the heap! Spax shock absorbers are gas filled for much longer life, and unlike standard oil filled shocks, they are consistent in light to heavy use. The screwdriver adjust feature not only allows you to tailor them to your specific likes, but the ease of adjustment encourages you to change them as often as needed. Spaxs are available in stock lengths (158/M1GAS front & 158/M2GAS rear) for standard ride height Minis, or shorter (158/M11GAS front & 158/M12GAS rear) for lowered cars. Ride height collapsed 9.50"  Extended  13.00"  eye to eye.

Adjustable gas shocks by Spax for front of Mini, Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S converted Sprite and Midget or Minor. Sold per each.
All shock absorbers are not created equal; the Spax brand is often considered the top of the heap! Spax shocks are gas filled for much longer life, and unlike standard oil filled shocks, they are consistent in light to heavy use. The screwdriver adjust feature not only allows you to tailor them to your specific likes, but the ease of adjustment encourages you to change them as often as needed. Spaxs are available in stock lengths (158/M1GAS front & 158/M2GAS rear) for standard ride height Minis, or shorter (158/M11GAS front & 158/M12GAS rear) for lowered cars. These shocks measure from center of eye to center of eye 8 1/2" closed and 12 1/2" open. Longer length 158/M3 are for the Mini van and Pick-Up.