I've got a 2014 2.0 TD 4x4 black Edition yeti with a front shock that's got a slight oil leak, so I've decided to change them both to be on the safe side I've measured the top of the Shock with a calipers at 55mm. However I've emailed a few sellers on eBay and on-line auto retailers with the measurements and the OEM number (1K0 412 022 E) but each one says they can't match the OEM number to what they have. when I've used the OEM number to search all I get is a list of used shocks. Can anyone help me find a replacement? 

Welcome.

Can you not just go to a Local Motor factor, give them that number but also your reg number and see what they see,

or do you know someone to get them from https://tps.trade

 

Or even a VAG/Skoda dealer?

^^^ Always the Simply Clever thing to do, then you know what the cost is if getting genuine parts from them.

Not always more expensive than buying from elsewhere by mail order.

Thanks I'll give it a try, so used to using the online options

On 20/08/2019 at 01:33, simeon1000 said:

I've got a 2014 2.0 TD 4x4 black Edition yeti with a front shock that's got a slight oil leak, so I've decided to change them both to be on the safe side I've measured the top of the Shock with a calipers at 55mm. However I've emailed a few sellers on eBay and on-line auto retailers with the measurements and the OEM number (1K0 412 022 E) but each one says they can't match the OEM number to what they have. when I've used the OEM number to search all I get is a list of used shocks. Can anyone help me find a replacement? 

 

I have the same part number on my strut. the strut 55 or 50mm is universal and timeless confusion across all VW owners at various forums. But you should be measuring the bottom of the strut which sits in to the knuckle housing than at the top. If you do measure, please drop me a msg. i am looking to replace as well. 

@mechophile - I'm pretty sure you should be measuring the diameter not the circumference of the strut.

 

That being said:

- a 50mm strut will have a ~157mm circumference

- a 55mm strut will have a ~172mm circumference

 

You can even make a cardboard template or two as described here: https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/st-suspension-st-x-lowering-coilover-kit-for-mk5-mk6-platform-vehicles.html

7 minutes ago, langers2k said:

@mechophile - I'm pretty sure you should be measuring the diameter not the circumference of the strut.

 

That being said:

- a 50mm strut will have a ~157mm circumference

- a 55mm strut will have a ~172mm circumference

 

You can even make a cardboard template or two as described here: https://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/st-suspension-st-x-lowering-coilover-kit-for-mk5-mk6-platform-vehicles.html

 

@langers2k - the above measurement is taken by turning the wheel to the extreme right and get into the wheel well with one hand to hold the tape. I bet you cant measure diameter with one hand . i did take circumference and did the C=pi x d. Yet, i am not confident i got the size right. the circumference indeed measure about 170mm like you have said. it turns out to be 54.xx mm. i am replacing pads in a couple of days and planning to get the strut assembly out and measure. Also, i learnt there are other ways of finding the strut size. by measuring the brake discs.

280 mm discs will have 50mm and 288 mm and 312 mm have 55mm. another way to find apparently from the vw forum info is, the code on the brake calipers. FS111 or ATE. However, there is nothing on my brake calipers when i checked without getting the wheel off. 

 

On 19/08/2019 at 20:03, simeon1000 said:

I've got a 2014 2.0 TD 4x4 black Edition yeti with a front shock that's got a slight oil leak, so I've decided to change them both to be on the safe side I've measured the top of the Shock with a calipers at 55mm. However I've emailed a few sellers on eBay and on-line auto retailers with the measurements and the OEM number (1K0 412 022 E) but each one says they can't match the OEM number to what they have. when I've used the OEM number to search all I get is a list of used shocks. Can anyone help me find a replacement? 

Did you ever solve this, I have the same issue trying to get a replacement shock absorber with that very same part number?

Just call TPS guys, they are very helpful. Or as said the local dealer, but TPS supply them so...

1 hour ago, scottmasterton said:

Did you ever solve this, I have the same issue trying to get a replacement shock absorber with that very same part number?

Front shocks tend to have part numbers with 413 031 XX as the last 8 characters, and often have more than one sticker on them. Look for another with the suggested partial part number.

(XX being unknown to me, and usually the sole difference in part number amongst the whole family of variants). Given reg or VIN I could look up your specific PN.

Edited 30 July, 202530 Jul by Breezy_Pete

30 minutes ago, DogBook said:

Just call TPS guys, they are very helpful. Or as said the local dealer, but TPS supply them so...

ok thanks

22 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Front shocks tend to have part numbers with 413 031 XX as the last 8 characters, and often have more than one sticker on them. Look for another with the suggested partial part number.

(XX being unknown to me, and usually the sole difference in part number amongst the whole family of variants). Given reg or VIN I could look up your specific PN.

thanks for that info

I’ve just put Bilstein B4 struts and Monroe top mounts on mine.

Edited 4 August, 20254 Aug by Haz_Raf

On 04/08/2025 at 06:08, Haz_Raf said:

I’ve just put Bilstein B4 struts and Monroe top mounts on mine.

thanks for that, do you have link for them?

5 hours ago, scottmasterton said:

thanks for that, do you have link for them?

Update: my mechanic tried to fit them but apparantly they were incorrect. I bought them from AUTODOC. They’ll be going straight back. My mechanic ordered the correct parts from TPS.

Finding the correct Bilstein B4 front shock absorbers for the Yeti is straightforward, as shown below. It just depends whether the front struts are 50mm or 55mm.

280x22mm front brake discs (build code 1ZF) use 50mm struts. (77kW/105PS to 92kW/125PS)

288x25mm front brake discs (build code 1ZE) use 55mm struts. (103kW/140PS to 118kW/160PS)

312x25mm front brake discs (build code 1ZA) use 55mm struts. (125kW/170PS)

Check the Yeti's build codes to be sure what front brake discs are fitted, in case the above information matching the front brake disc sizes to the engine power isn't correct in all cases.

OEM part numbers for front shock absorbers (for Yeti)

	1K0413031BG	Front shock absorber (50mm strut)			G77+L13,L56,L57
	1K0413031BK	Front shock absorber (50mm strut)			G02+L07,L13,L40,L57
	1K0413031BL	Front shock absorber (50mm strut)			G02+L60,L61,L66,L67
	3C0413031BC	Front shock absorber (55mm strut)			G06

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/YET/666/4/411/411000

Bilstein B4 front shock absorbers (for Yeti with 50mm struts)

22-183712 (sold to replace 1K0413031BG, 1K0413031BK, 1K0413031BL)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/1043472?search=BILSTEIN+Shock+absorber+%2822-183712%29

Bilstein B4 front shock absorbers (for Yeti with 55mm struts)

22-183729 (sold to replace 3C0413031BC)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/1043473?search=BILSTEIN+Shock+absorber+%2822-183729%29

Edited 7 August, 20257 Aug by Carlston

From bitter experience I would advise you to buy the official replacement Skoda shock absorbers.

OEM part numbers for rear shock absorbers (for Yeti)

	1K0513029EN	Rear shock absorber			1JL
	1K0513029MN	Rear shock absorber			1JG
	1K0513029MQ	Rear shock absorber			1JB

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/catalogs/skoda/CZ/YET/666/5/511/511000

Bilstein B4 rear shock absorbers (for Yeti...all models)

19-183749 (sold to replace 1K0513029EN, 1K0513029MN, 1K0513029MQ)

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bilstein/633905?search=BILSTEIN+Shock+absorber+%2819-183749%29

Edited 17 August, 202517 Aug by Carlston

19 hours ago, Expatman said:

From bitter experience I would advise you to buy the official replacement Skoda shock absorbers.

Not everyone has trouble finding suitable aftermarket replacement shock absorbers for the Yeti.

All Yeti models are covered by the below three Bilstein B4 shock absorbers. The selection of the front shock absorbers depends on whether the struts are 50mm or 55mm. The rear shock absorbers are the same for all models.

Bilstein B4 front shock absorbers (for Yeti with 50mm struts)

22-183712 (sold to replace 1K0413031BG, 1K0413031BK, 1K0413031BL)

Bilstein B4 front shock absorbers (for Yeti with 55mm struts)

22-183729 (sold to replace 3C0413031BC)

Bilstein B4 rear shock absorbers (for Yeti...all models)

19-183749 (sold to replace 1K0513029EN, 1K0513029MN, 1K0513029MQ)

Edited 17 August, 202517 Aug by Carlston

Fine but I found that after market shocks did not drive or ride as smoothly as the original Skoda shocks. Ended up swapping the replaced Bilstein shocks with genuine Skoda shocks and everything returned to a more comfortable ride.

13 hours ago, Expatman said:

...I found that after market shocks do not drive or ride as smoothly as the original Skoda shocks. Ended up swapping the replaced Bilstein shocks with genuine Skoda shocks and everything returned to a more comfortable ride.

The aftermarket shock absorber market do tend to sell each of their shock absorbers to cover a large range of OEM part numbers, so genuine Skoda shock absorbers should in many cases be better optimized to the springs that Skoda has matched them with.

Edited 18 August, 202518 Aug by Carlston