Lex371 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 (edited) Im trying to find the rear struts for my 90 reatta and everyone is out of stock, I tried to find some alternatives like the air shocks for the riviera, but I can't find those either if anyone has any idea of where I can buy a pair, or some advice on what to do it would be much appreciated. Edited June 9, 2022 by Lex371 Grammar (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Please use a more descriptive title when you post a topic. Saying "Need help" tells nothing about the subject you are posting about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 Thanks for fixing that, I apologize. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Have heard that some Volvo rear units fit but no model or part number yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 Just did a search......... did not contact these sources but these indicated they had the Monroe 71966 struts * Shocks are us.... 67.34 each * Jegs........ 67.99 * Ebay....searched by Monroe 71966 number 86.99 free shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 11, 2022 Author Share Posted June 11, 2022 They were sold out also didn't see any named shocks are us but the similarly named ones were either on backorder or also sold out, the one on ebay I had already contacted the seller and they were sold out :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilnut13 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 They have the rear struts in stock. I just called and ordered 2 of them. FYI https://www.jegs.com/i/Monroe/100/71966/10002/-1# ~Kris 1990 Buick Reatta Vert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thank you I'll call when I get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Well let us know as I just called [1:50 pm on Wednesday 06/14/2022] and the guy told me they don't have any in stock and didn't have inventory prior to today. I hate getting the runaround... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 I hope they have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 5 hours ago, lilnut13 said: They have the rear struts in stock. I just called and ordered 2 of them. FYI https://www.jegs.com/i/Monroe/100/71966/10002/-1# ~Kris 1990 Buick Reatta Vert I hope you get them but others have done the same and their order was canceled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 Does anyone know if there's a way to make a different shock work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thought someone mention a Volvo shock but no details. Allante or Toronado should be the same/similar, Rivieras are self leveling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilnut13 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 So I found some on ebay, but the shipping in insane ($1,000.00 for shipping) on a $65 strut & it says it's shipping from the USA. https://www.ebay.com/itm/114804964859?epid=110027921&hash=item1abae8bdfb:g:NdcAAOSwJrFgnEWa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 Whyyyy,what a tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 I went through it and the shipping to my location is 2 grand😭. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilnut13 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 I know, there is zero reason for shipping to be that high. I even sent them a message about it. They said it is what is it. Talk about price gouging. Even Fex Ex overnight wouldn't be more then $250.00. I wonder if there is a way to report them to ebay? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 There is quite a few of us working on the problem, since the main manufacturer of the rear struts have refused to make anymore. Do not throw away old ones. You can install strut inserts that are very close to factory spec. Not to give you false hope but people are trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/14/2022 at 2:50 PM, padgett said: Thought someone mention a Volvo shock but no details. Allante or Toronado should be the same/similar, Rivieras are self leveling. I think where they keep bringing up Volvo is early 1990 tp 1993 240 front strut inserts, very similar stroke but diameter smaller than original, and longer body as per monroe strut chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, 1989 said: There is quite a few of us working on the problem, since the main manufacturer of the rear struts have refused to make anymore. Do not throw away old ones. You can install strut inserts that are very close to factory spec. Not to give you false hope but people are trying. How does the whole strut insert thing work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avgwarhawk Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Lex371 said: How does the whole strut insert thing work? Cutting around the circumference of the strut body at the top. Some would have a threaded cap that was unfastened. The strut piston inside the strut body removed and oil drained. A new sealed strut cartridge is installed into the now empty strut body. There is a threaded cap that secures the strut cartridge in the strut body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 when searching online, I saw a company that rebuilt shocks for things like 4 wheelers and snow mobiles I don't remember what search I was using but they might be open to rebuilding Reatta struts. I am intransit going home from the BCA national meet and when I get home maybe I can find the company again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex371 Posted June 28, 2022 Author Share Posted June 28, 2022 That would be great🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 28, 2022 Share Posted June 28, 2022 When asking might mention that all GM E bodies (Allante, Reatta, Riviera, Toronado) of the late 80s and early 90s can use the same shock. Put them all together and are talking several hundred thousand cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 These might work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted June 29, 2022 Share Posted June 29, 2022 Same shock used on all E-bodies with load leveling, Monroe 71801. They don't seem to know which end is up. Maybe $400 is for shipping, suspect not a US company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 1, 2022 Share Posted July 1, 2022 Thanks for updating, I seen it has 2 different part numbers. Just never heard of westar... I was just trying to cover all bases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted July 2, 2022 Share Posted July 2, 2022 -01 is with load levelling, -66 is without. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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