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I checked cars at my local U-Pull-It looking for similar size ones that might be good donors & found a Regal that looked perfect. I contacted KYB for their specs to confirm they were close before ordering one to experiment on. Their specs are 2.13" tube OD and 14.19" from the base to the top of the body. The extended length from the base to the end of the main shaft where the mount washer seats is 21.27", I measured from here down the tube body to make the pinch bolt dimple the same distance as the original strut so the installed total travel would be the same. It was fairly easy to remove the brackets, took about 30 minutes each, had to be careful not to cut the tube. They're only welded around the bottom of the tube and some spot welds on sides of the brackets by the big holes. I can post more info on my install Sunday night, heading out of town until then.

It preasurises as usual and stops as usual

@bobster99: I really like this approach. I have a 2014 Passat TDi that I am preparing to change out the front struts on… Was curious if they could be modified for use on the Reatta. Based on your write up, this is another viable option… Well Done !

I just found this post Googling & thought this might help someone, I have a 90 Allante & modified a set of KYB #236003 / 1990 Regal rear struts. The upper stud/mounting and main tube diameter is Identical to original Allante struts & almost the same length. The valving should be close since they are similar size/weight cars, they ride like a new car in mine. You have to remove the lower mounting bracket and add the dimple for the pinch bolt & they bolt right in. You would have to make a mount for a sway bar if needed. I can post more pics of how I did it if anyone's interested.

I will be selling the Black and probably going full time year round with the Red here in Wisconsin and the 'vert in Texas. The way I figure it by the time winter really gets here [and I don't drive every day] I will be wintering in Texas. I also considered buying a late model Buick Regal with the idea of the Red being an "occasional driver" like so many of the other guys here. But when I got the Red out I said to myself "No way am I not driving this car as much as possible". So no additional car being bought, Black gets sold, 'vert will be driver in Texas and the Red is truly going to be a daily driver in Wisconsin... 2seater's son wants the Black so I believe it is gone.