I just got through looking at XP Mods' website. They have a page with some very good information on identifying which p/n gear leg (170 or 180/185) you have. They give you the various dimensions of the different gear legs & where to measure them, most easily done with it off the airplane.
http://www.xpmods.com
Eric
gear leg identification
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