I just had all 4 struts replaced. Rear camber is now WAY out, was negative ( don't know value) now it is close to zero. 1st suspension work done since new. Is it possible they put in the wrong struts, or is more likely 9 years of wear and tear? Would like to know before buying adjusable links. Thanks for any advice.

 

What did you replace them with OE or Aftermarket? Sports or standard?
It is normal for the car to seat at a slightly different height especially when they have not been change in a long time.
That said I don't know it would dramatically affect the camber unless it's a big difference.

Every car has a recommended camber, and alignement values for that matter. It is typically a range. Try to find what it is. I don't know on the Mini...
Did you check everything is seating properly like the spring?

 

Wear and tear and those mounts were shot, New mounts all around when you change them out, springs like to sag also.

 

Replaced w/ aftermarket complete strut assembally of the same specs( I believe, still waiting on mech. to get back.) It is way out on camber at allmost 0 deg. The mounts are in good shape. Rears were a visible neg. camber previously. Now feels like I have to drag it around corners and hope it doesn't fall over. Previously stuck to the road like velcro.

 

Countryman shocks will bolt up, but are quite a bit longer and would mess up the ride height and alignment. However, just going by visible camber isn’t really telling enough of the story. Please post pictures for better help with what might be going on.

 

Do. Not have before pics, now have the numbers. Factory spec on rears is -1.3 to -2.2 deg. They are at -1.2 and -1.3. Were at 1.75 on last alignment. Tried to get it aligned and there is not enough adjustment room to get them any closer. Will be having a face to face talk with guy who did struts to find out exactly what he pu in on monday.

 

Sounds like a case of new shocks. New shocks will be slightly stiffer, cause a slightly elevated ride height. You’re alignment is right at the low end of the sore, so I would be just fine with that if it were my car.