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A-8600HEAN 4031185063562

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-8600H

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-8600H. Fitting position: Front Axle. Fits 10 car models (AUDI, VW), 1972–1991. Replaces 19 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Front Axle
Piston Rod Diameter [mm]
22 mm
Article number of recommended accessories
AK-733023
Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm]
44 mm
Category
Shock Absorber
MPN
A-8600H
SKU
0129-A-8600H
GTIN / EAN
4031185063562
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 19 OE numbers

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

7 available · 48 numbers In stock from £37.99 to £66.99.

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All 48 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.

  • AL-KO 8.600
  • AL-KO 405120
  • AL-KO 406000
  • BILSTEIN 16-031296
  • BILSTEIN PTE-3129
  • BOGE 27-112-1
  • BOGE 27-112-5
  • BOGE 32-780-0
  • BOGE 32-780-1
  • BOGE 32-780-8
  • BOGE 32-846-0
  • BOGE 32-846-6
  • BOGE 32-L17-0
  • FEBEST 1707G-001F
  • FEBEST 1707S-002F
  • FIRST LINE FSA1023
  • GABRIEL 44902
  • KAGER 81-0018
  • KYB 665030
  • MEYLE 126 624 0005
  • MEYLE 1266140005
  • MONROE E3403
  • MONROE E3420
  • MONROE MG252
  • MONROE MG269
  • MONROE MR257
  • MONROE MR976
  • MONROE S3403
  • MONROE S3408
  • MONROE S3417
  • MONROE S3429
  • NAPA NSA1586
  • QUINTON HAZELL 129673
  • RED-LINE 39AU008
  • SACHS 100 128
  • SACHS 100 366
  • SACHS 100 564
  • SACHS 100 642
  • SACHS 100 786
  • SACHS 200 690
  • SACHS 310 649
  • SCT - MANNOL Z8600
  • TOPRAN 104322
  • TRW JHC170T
  • VAICO V10-1704
  • VAICO V10-6443
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 100004.0
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 200004

Compatible cars. AUDI, VW, 10 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1972–1991.

Shock Absorber for AUDIShock Absorber for VW

Models OPTIMAL A-8600H fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI4 models
AUDI 80 B1 Saloon (80, 82)1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 GTE1972–1978
AUDI 80 B2 Saloon (811, 813, 814, 819, 853)1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 GLE, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.9 CD-5S, 2.0, 2.21978–1987
AUDI 80 B3 Saloon (893, 894, 8A2)1.4, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 E, 1.8 S, 1.9 D, 2.0 E, 2.0 E 16V1986–1991
AUDI COUPE B2 (81, 855, 856)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 GT, 1.8 GT quattro, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1 GT, 2.2 GT, 2.2 quattro, 2.3, 2.3 quattro1980–1988
VW6 models
VW PASSAT B1 (32)1.3, 1.5, 1.5 D, 1.61973–1981
VW PASSAT B1 Variant (33)1.3, 1.5, 1.5 D, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 i1973–1981
VW4 more models
Models OPTIMAL A-8600H fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW PASSAT B2 (32B)1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.9, 2.0, 2.1, 2.21979–1989
VW PASSAT B2 Saloon (32B)1.6, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 2.21982–1989
VW PASSAT B2 Variant (33B)1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.8 Syncro, 1.9, 2.0, 2.0 Syncro, 2.1, 2.2, 2.2 Syncro1980–1989
VW SANTANA (32B)1.3, 1.6, 1.6 D, 1.6 TD, 1.8, 1.9, 2.01981–1985

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