Fichtel & Sachs shock absorber

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Fichtel & Sachs shock absorber

Post by Big D » Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:02 pm

Hi all,

I have a Fichtel & Sachs shock absorber which I’m trying to find information about it. It is marked as per the photo:

Fichtel & Sachs
TK45 x 280


I understand Fichtel & Sachs were manufacturing shocks and other parts during WW2. What vehicle would this have been used on?

It is approximately 680 mm long in the extended position and it has a diameter of about 75mm.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
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Re: Fichtel & Sachs shock absorber

Post by Joe Gopan » Fri Jan 20, 2017 3:07 pm

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Re: Fichtel & Sachs shock absorber

Post by Big D » Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:37 pm

Hi Ben

Yes, sorry. I neglected to put that in there!

Thanks.
Darryl Lennane
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1943 Willys MB
1941 LP2A MG Carrier
1943 White M3A1 AOP
1942 Willys MBT
1944 Ford M8 Armoured Car
1945 Ford M20 Armoured Car


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