by Karl von Salzen
The question came up about why Koni says
these shocks are for 70 to 79 and why won't they fit
68/69.
Here is why:
The lower mount hole size changed from
68/69 to 70 and up.
68/69 lower mount is 10mm. The nut part
number N 11 010 4 to chassis number 219 300000
70 and up is 12mm. The nut part N 11 020 2
from 210 2000001 is 12 x 1.5
The top of the shock appears to be
narrower on the 68/69 then the 70 and up.
68/69 upper bolt is part number 211 413
401A and is 12 x 1.5 x 95mm
70 up upper bolt was part number N 10 192
1 and was 12 x 1.5 x 100mm This has been replaced by N 10 706 01
and is 12 x 1.5 102mm.....
Not a minor mod! If you put 70-79 shocks
on a 68/69, the shocks will knock at the lower mounts. You would
need longer upper bolts and a sleeve to fit inside the lower hole
to reduce the hole size 2mm.
