Are front CQ dampers the same as Rear?

Gaz · 08-06-22, 05:41 PM

My type 85 CQ is being prepared for its MOT and it needs new front shocks.

Are the fronts and backs the same? I have some unused spare Boge Turbo Gas shocks but I don't remember if they are for front or rear?

Are they the same for both or are there differences.

urquattr085 · 08-06-22, 07:24 PM

Parts catalogue for a 1985 CQ would suggest they are different.

Gaz · 08-06-22, 11:49 PM

Cheers for reply!

Would there be anything obvious to identify if they are front or rear? There are still as new in their boxes atm.

droopsnoot · 09-06-22, 11:36 AM

If you have a part number on the Bose shocks, someone might have a cross-reference list.

moonwatcher · 09-06-22, 07:02 PM

have you tried https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/

Gaz · 09-06-22, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droopsnoot

If you have a part number on the Bose shocks, someone might have a cross-reference list.

Some pics:

Gaz · 11-06-22, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by urquattr085

Parts catalogue for a 1985 CQ would suggest they are different.

Cheers everyone for the help guys!

So, there are a few different numbers on the BOGE shock, the large font in the centre (32-920-F) which I presume is the BOGE part number isn't listed as a front shock but is listed as a rear.

However there is another large number at the top (170 139) that seems to corresponde with a SACHS part number, and that one IS listed as a front shock.

BOGE and SACHS are the same company arent they?

tractor Dave · 11-06-22, 07:07 AM

I have those shocks on the front of my WR Ur. Identical part numbers.
Sachs took over Boge years ago I believe.

moonwatcher · 11-06-22, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonwatcher

have you tried https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/

or maybe in here, http://kvquattro.com/index.html

K Simmonds · 11-06-22, 02:57 PM

Front and rear dampers are interchangeable to an extent, assuming both are the same diameter, either 50mm or 55mm. Though the rears will be stiffer and have less travel.

08-06-22, 07:24 PM	#2
urquattr085 Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Displaced Northerner in Essex Posts: 1,528	Parts catalogue for a 1985 CQ would suggest they are different. __________________ 1985 WR quattro 2010 A6 3.0Tdi Allroad 2010 A3 1.4 tfsi Sport - Sold but still in the family 1984 80 Quattro - Sold many moons ago 1981 Coupe GT - Sold to buy above

09-06-22, 07:02 PM	#5
moonwatcher 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria Posts: 2,049	have you tried https://audi.7zap.com/en/rdw/ __________________ Coupe Quattro 1985

11-06-22, 02:57 PM	#10
K Simmonds Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mid Wales Posts: 1,060	Front and rear dampers are interchangeable to an extent, assuming both are the same diameter, either 50mm or 55mm. Though the rears will be stiffer and have less travel. __________________ Still have my RS2 tuck up safe, also a 1992 C4 2.8 Avant quattro and a B3 quattro Saloon G60 conversion in progress.

08-06-22, 11:49 PM	#3
Gaz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Five Cylinder heaven Posts: 1,494	Cheers for reply! Would there be anything obvious to identify if they are front or rear? There are still as new in their boxes atm.

09-06-22, 11:36 AM	#4
droopsnoot Grown up member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: South Cheshire Posts: 212	If you have a part number on the Bose shocks, someone might have a cross-reference list.

11-06-22, 07:07 AM	#8
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	I have those shocks on the front of my WR Ur. Identical part numbers. Sachs took over Boge years ago I believe.