[urq] Euro-UrQ: '80-shocks vs '87-shocks

[Ferry Stolp]

> > The family album told me the pre-'84 Euro-UrQ's had different shocks
than
> > the ones that came from '84. Correct, because by then, they lowered the
> car
> > by 2 inches (as I recall correctly?).
>
> Pre-84 cars had different strut housings from later cars because the
change
> to ABS brakes changed the design of the wheel bearing housing. At the same
> time, the springs were changed and it was these that changed the ride
> height.
> The shock inserts didn't change - the same parts are listed throughout the
> entire run of Ur-q, so the Konis that you have will fit any Ur-q.

Hmmm....now you got me on that one.
I just checked the FA and came up with this:
'80 UrQ front shock 857 413 031
'87 UrQ front shock 857 413 031 A

'80 UrQ rear shock 857 513 031 B
'87 UrQ rear shock 857 513 031 B

Only difference is that one letter 'A'.
I think that's worth a try :-)

Thanks Jim!
Just in time, I almost sold them.

Ferry