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A-3694GEAN 4031185281423

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-3694G

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-3694G. Fitting position: Front Axle. Fits 11 car models (AUDI, BEDFORD, SKODA +1), 1984–2008. Replaces 18 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Front Axle
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Piston Rod Length [mm]
158 mm
Piston Rod Diameter [mm]
15 mm
Article number of recommended accessories
F8-6003
Article number of recommended accessories
F8-6001
Article number of recommended accessories
F8-5994
Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm]
45 mm
Category
Shock Absorber
MPN
A-3694G
SKU
0129-A-3694G
GTIN / EAN
4031185281423
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 18 OE numbers

Where this part fits

Original-fit position for OE 4B0412031CE. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

Gas shock absorber marked with: ***** Caution Hazardous ****** — A6 A6/S5 Avant Quattro C5 (Typ 4B) (2002–2004) — Shock absorbers
A6 A6/S5 Avant Quattro C5 (Typ 4B) (2002–2004) · Shock absorbersPosition 2

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

11 available · 54 numbers In stock from £42.99 to £85.99.

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All 54 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.

Compatible cars. AUDI, BEDFORD, SKODA +1, 11 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1984–2008.

Shock Absorber for AUDIShock Absorber for BEDFORDShock Absorber for SKODAShock Absorber for VW

Models OPTIMAL A-3694G fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI5 models
AUDI A4 B5 (8D2)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.6, 2.6 quattro, 2.7 Turbo quattro, 2.8, 2.8 quattro1994–2001
AUDI A4 B5 Avant (8D5)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 quattro, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 Hybrid, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI quattro, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.6, 2.6 quattro, 2.8, 2.8 quattro, RS4 quattro1994–2002
AUDI A4 B6 (8E2)1.8 T2000–2005
AUDI A6 C5 (4B2, 4B4)1.8, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.7, 2.7 T, 2.7 T quattro, 2.8, 2.8 quattro, 3.01997–2005
AUDI A6 C5 Avant (4B5, 4B6)1.8, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.4, 2.4 quattro, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI quattro, 2.7 T, 2.7 T quattro, 2.8, 2.8 quattro, 3.01997–2006
BEDFORD1 model
BEDFORD MIDI Van1.0 All-wheel Drive1984–1992
SKODA1 model
Models OPTIMAL A-3694G fits
ModelEnginesYears
SKODA SUPERB I (3U4)1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.0 TDI, 2.5 TDI, 2.8 V62001–2008
VW4 models
Models OPTIMAL A-3694G fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW PASSAT B5 (3B2)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 VR5, 2.5 TDI, 2.8 V61996–2001
VW PASSAT B5 Variant (3B5)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 VR5, 2.5 TDI, 2.8 V61997–2001
VW PASSAT B5.5 (3B3)1.6, 1.8 T, 1.8 T 20V, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 4motion, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, 2.8 4motion, 4.0 W8 4motion2000–2005
VW PASSAT B5.5 Variant (3B6)1.6, 1.8 T 20V, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.0 TDI, 2.3 VR5, 2.3 VR5 4motion, 2.5 TDI, 2.5 TDI 4motion, 2.8 4motion, 4.0 W8 4motion2000–2005

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