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A-8001GEAN 4031185016292

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-8001G

Shock Absorber OPTIMAL A-8001G. Fitting position: Front Axle. Fits 2 car models (BMW), 1987–1996. Replaces 5 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Front Axle
Piston Rod Diameter [mm]
22 mm
Suspension Strut Outer Diameter [mm]
45 mm
Category
Shock Absorber
MPN
A-8001G
SKU
0129-A-8001G
GTIN / EAN
4031185016292
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”.

Where this part fits

Original-fit position for OE 1139407. The red ring marks where this part installs on the vehicle.

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Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

3 available · 19 numbers

All Shock Absorber
All 19 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 8.001G
  • AL-KO 400013
  • BOGE 32-058-A
  • FEBEST 1907G-001F
  • GABRIEL G44493
  • KYB 365083
  • KYB 365505
  • MONROE MG307
  • MONROE MG311
  • MONROE MG318
  • MONROE S3804
  • QUINTON HAZELL LIP178224
  • SACHS 115 067
  • SACHS 312 254
  • TOPRAN 501 630
  • TRUCKTEC AUTOMOTIVE 08.30.017
  • VAICO V20-7303
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 110020.0
  • VITAL SUSPENSIONS 210020

Compatible cars. BMW, 2 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1987–1996.

Shock Absorber for BMW

Models OPTIMAL A-8001G fits
ModelEnginesYears
BMW2 models
BMW 5 (E34)518 i, 520 i, 520 i 24V, 525 i 24V, 525 td, 525 tds1987–1995
BMW 5 Touring (E34)518 i, 520 i, 525 td1991–1996

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