Cravenspeed Strut Tower Defenders for 1st Generation MINIs (R50 / R52 / R53)
Description
🚗 Elevate Your MINI's Performance with Style!
- LIGHTWEIGHT YET DURABLE - Weighing only 3.26 pounds, it’s a robust addition without the bulk.
- PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT - Safeguard your strut towers from deformation and wear.
- PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA - Support local craftsmanship while enhancing your vehicle.
- QUICK EASY INSTALLATION - Get back on the road in just 10 minutes—no lift required!
- PERFECT FIT FOR ALL FIRST GEN MIN IS - Designed specifically for R50, R52, and R53 models.
The Cravenspeed Strut Tower Defenders are precision-engineered 1/2-inch aluminum plates designed to prevent strut tower deformation in all First Generation MINIs (R50/R52/R53). With a quick 10-minute installation that requires no lift, these lightweight yet durable defenders are proudly made in the USA, ensuring your vehicle remains in peak condition.
Specifications
| Brand | CravenSpeed |
| Item Weight | 3.26 pounds |
| Package Dimensions | 9.3 x 7.3 x 2.2 inches |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CRMC-0040-B |
Reviews
D**H
Fit perfectly. Easy to install.
Instructions are excellent; quality of product is also excellent. I did not have a torque wrench so picked one up at Napa for $20 that worked great. I don't often use a torque wrench, but many forums stressed it is important to torque the bolts to 25 pounds so the strut defenders work properly and the threads don't get damaged from being over or under torqued. I like Cravenspeed service and quality and will buy more items from them.
R**R
Good parts and price.
These work great and brought the alignment back in.
B**
Quality product
Easy to install. Had some crowning before adding reinforcements.Raised one side of my MINI at a time. Pounded the crowning out with 2x6 and mini sledge.Reinforcements fit tight to the metal surfaces. Happy with the product.Bad roads in Tennessee due to the deep freeze during the winter.
R**K
Quality product.
Great product that is well designed and built. If you are looking to sturdy up your shock towers this is the way to go! Easy to install and ready to go in less than an hour.
E**.
Perfect for the job!
Great quality, quick ship and perfect for the job
A**R
perfect fit for R53
My towers were mushroomed to the slightest, I slipped these on (that came as described) and bolted down finger tight. Put a block of wood on top and pounded the surface flat. After each pounding I tightened the nuts slightly until they were a perfect fit! Now if they hold up as described, I will be a happy customer. Total install time was 15 minutes, keeping in mind my towers were in pretty dang good shape to begin with. Thanks for what appears to be a great product!
M**I
easy to install and makes a big difference
my strut towers were already mushroomed quite a bit, and the JCW suspension is very stiff compared to other minis, so I needed something after straightening the strut towers to reinforce them. this was an easy install without removing the struts from under the tower. can actually feel a difference in tight turns now
T**G
Brackets are awesome and fit perfectly, hardware isn't really gonna last.
These bracket are absolutely amazing and I love them they fit perfectly and are going to protect these shock towers for years to come. The hardware however that's another story. The metal is too soft and just installing them it started to Mar up after putting Any torque on the stud extensions so I hope the manufacturer will correct this manufacturing defect.
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