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A-1178GEAN 4031185013338

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-1178G

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-1178G. Fitting position: Rear Axle. Fits 10 car models (AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1), 1996–2013. Replaces 22 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Rear Axle
Piston Rod Diameter [mm]
12.5 mm
Article number of recommended accessories
AK-735095
Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm]
39 mm
Category
Shock Absorber
MPN
A-1178G
SKU
0129-A-1178G
GTIN / EAN
4031185013338
What's included
1x Shock Absorber

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Show all 22 OE numbers

Where this part fits

Original-fit position for OE 1J0513025BF. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

Gas shock absorber — Golf Golf A4 (Typ 1J) (1997–2007) — suspension
Golf Golf A4 (Typ 1J) (1997–2007) · suspensionPosition 7

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

9 available · 50 numbers In stock from £28.99 to £64.99.

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All 50 cross-reference numbers

Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

  • AIC 52571
  • AL-KO 1.178G
  • AL-KO 1.670G
  • AL-KO 102903
  • BILSTEIN 19-145563
  • BILSTEIN BNE-E556
  • BOGE 27-C06-F
  • DELPHI DG3910
  • DENCKERMANN DSF049G
  • DIEDERICHS 9970013
  • FEBEST 2307G-003R
  • GABRIEL 42813
  • GABRIEL 42911
  • HERTH+BUSS JAKOPARTS J4320808
  • HERTH+BUSS JAKOPARTS J4320856
  • KYB 343348
  • KYB 9430018
  • MAPCO 20805
  • METZGER AUTOTEILE 2340012
  • MEYLE 126 725 0005
  • MEYLE 1267250010
  • MONROE 23880
  • MONROE 23890
  • MONROE 376036SP
  • MONROE 376067SP
  • MONROE 376225SP
  • MONROE 376226SP
  • MONROE 376231SP
  • MONROE E1205
  • MONROE E1221
  • MONROE E1222
  • MONROE E1264
  • MONROE G1335
  • MONROE G1340
  • MONROE G1368
  • MONROE G1372
  • MONROE S1204
  • MONROE S1221
  • MONROE S1264
  • NAPA NSA1036
  • NAPA NSA1235
  • RED-LINE 39AU011
  • SACHS 556 268
  • TRUCKTEC AUTOMOTIVE 07.30.128
  • TRW JGT218T
  • TRW JGT802T
  • VAICO V10-1752
  • VAICO V10-4990
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 111251.0
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 211251

Compatible cars. AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1, 10 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1996–2013.

Shock Absorber for AUDIShock Absorber for SEATShock Absorber for SKODAShock Absorber for VW

Models OPTIMAL A-1178G fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI3 models
AUDI A3 (8L1)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI1996–2006
AUDI TT (8N3)1.8 T1998–2007
AUDI TT Roadster (8N9)1.8 T1999–2007
SEAT2 models
SEAT LEON (1M1)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16 V, 1.8 20V, 1.8 20V T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI1999–2006
SEAT TOLEDO II (1M2)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.8 20V, 1.8 20VT, 1.9 TDI, 2.3 V51998–2006
SKODA1 model
SKODA OCTAVIA I (1U2)1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.01996–2010
VW4 models
Models OPTIMAL A-1178G fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW BORA I (1J2)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 V51998–2013
VW GOLF IV (1J1)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 V51997–2008
VW GOLF IV Van (1J1)1.9 TDI1997–2004
VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1)1.6, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 V51998–2012

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