Audi 80 b4 tdi avant front suspension

sjp001 · 05-05-21, 12:05 PM

Hey all, My garage just called to say my front shocks need replacing on my b4 tdi avant, but they say they are concerned about the rusty condition of the strut tubes and they can't source any easily. I don't suppose anyone has a reasonable set in their parts bin they might consider selling me, or knows if there are any aftermarket options to buy some new? I've had a good google and can't see anything.

Any help to keep the old girl rolling greatly appreciated!

sjp001 · 10-05-21, 12:56 PM

Just attaching a pic of the part. 7zap says the part no is 8A0 412 034. I'm struggling to find any if anyone has any ideas.

mikes2 · 10-05-21, 03:50 PM

You could potentially source parts from an earlier car and enlarge the holes to 14mm.

The only thing to look out for is the mounts for the anti roll bar drop links

tractor Dave · 11-05-21, 08:36 AM

Where are you based?
There is a white 80 tdi saloon being broken advertised on eBay in Bury St Edmonds. LHD but front struts should be the same.

sjp001 · 11-05-21, 10:16 AM

Dave as always you've been a totally brilliant help, thank you! I hadn't spotted that one at all when I checked the other day. I've sent the seller a message so fingers crossed.

Thanks for your help also Mike, really appreciate it! I was looking into it and it was sounding like there might be some other differences between the b3 and b4 struts... mind you I struggled to find some of those too.

tractor Dave · 11-05-21, 05:59 PM

Happy to help. If you have no joy, you can send your old struts to me. There is a local guy near me that will blast them and powder coat for you for about £80. That's as long as their not rusted through (which I doubt very much as they are well built).

Tun · 22-06-21, 12:57 PM

I have a pair of front struts which came off my B3 90 Quattro. The left hand has 12 mm holes and the right hand has 14 mm holes. They have been galvanised and powder coated, the threads will need cleaning up

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sjp001 · 18-07-21, 09:44 PM

Guys so sorry I must have missed the notifications that there had been posts on this thread!

Dave - Honestly that's such a generous offer, I really appreciate it! Thank you! Totally brilliant what a community there is here on the forum. Hoping I won't have to come waste your time and resources on this one but it's definitely starting to get tricky to find some parts for these cars now.

Tun - Thanks a lot - If you fancy pming me the details let me know.

Long overdue as I wasn't in a rush but I had a proper poke around at the struts on mine over the weekend and they aren't in great shape so will look to replace.

tractor Dave · 19-07-21, 07:17 AM

My ramp is still free for a week or so but be quick as the Ur is due back from paint soon.

sjp001 · 31-07-21, 08:58 PM

Just an update to say that Tun has sorted me out with his struts which are spot on, and he was incredibly helpful, packaged them carefully and sent them really promptly. Many thanks to him, along with Dave and everybody for helping. Classic-audi forum to the rescue once again!

10-05-21, 03:50 PM	#3
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	You could potentially source parts from an earlier car and enlarge the holes to 14mm. The only thing to look out for is the mounts for the anti roll bar drop links __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

22-06-21, 12:57 PM	#7
Tun Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buxton Posts: 745	I have a pair of front struts which came off my B3 90 Quattro. The left hand has 12 mm holes and the right hand has 14 mm holes. They have been galvanised and powder coated, the threads will need cleaning up Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1988 MB quattro 2012 S4 Avant

11-05-21, 08:36 AM	#4
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	Where are you based? There is a white 80 tdi saloon being broken advertised on eBay in Bury St Edmonds. LHD but front struts should be the same.

11-05-21, 10:16 AM	#5
sjp001 Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 62	Dave as always you've been a totally brilliant help, thank you! I hadn't spotted that one at all when I checked the other day. I've sent the seller a message so fingers crossed. Thanks for your help also Mike, really appreciate it! I was looking into it and it was sounding like there might be some other differences between the b3 and b4 struts... mind you I struggled to find some of those too.

11-05-21, 05:59 PM	#6
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	Happy to help. If you have no joy, you can send your old struts to me. There is a local guy near me that will blast them and powder coat for you for about £80. That's as long as their not rusted through (which I doubt very much as they are well built).

18-07-21, 09:44 PM	#8
sjp001 Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 62	Guys so sorry I must have missed the notifications that there had been posts on this thread! Dave - Honestly that's such a generous offer, I really appreciate it! Thank you! Totally brilliant what a community there is here on the forum. Hoping I won't have to come waste your time and resources on this one but it's definitely starting to get tricky to find some parts for these cars now. Tun - Thanks a lot - If you fancy pming me the details let me know. Long overdue as I wasn't in a rush but I had a proper poke around at the struts on mine over the weekend and they aren't in great shape so will look to replace.

19-07-21, 07:17 AM	#9
tractor Dave Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Wales Posts: 1,174	My ramp is still free for a week or so but be quick as the Ur is due back from paint soon.

31-07-21, 08:58 PM	#10
sjp001 Grown up member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 62	Just an update to say that Tun has sorted me out with his struts which are spot on, and he was incredibly helpful, packaged them carefully and sent them really promptly. Many thanks to him, along with Dave and everybody for helping. Classic-audi forum to the rescue once again!