EC/CAN & shocks?

[Derek Daily <ddaily@SMTPGW.MITSUICOMTEK.COM>]

Big Suspension Problem...
For those of you who so diligently discussed all the subtle
differences between Boge v. KYB v. Bilstein, etc for your Qs.  Be
glad you have a choice.
Now that I'm desperate for replacements (212k on orig oem) I have
been told that there are NO gas shocks available for my VW Synchro.
I've now come up with a side plan...perhaps those of you in the EC or
Canada may have access to such shocks?  Would you be so kind as to
check out availability for ANY $%^&  rear gas struts for the 86.
I'm guessing that because this car is more popular (or at least has
similar replacement~Passat) in Europe that some manufacturer may
continue to have them.  
Side-notes:
I have tried all above manufacturers / distributors here in U.S. 
Boge did make an UltraGas for the rear but alas has been
discontinued.
Helpful Boge guy also said one of their most popular sales this year
was the TurboGas for 4k's...2200 units (at least 550 cars!).  Fronts
work on mine, but not rears.
TIA for ANY help whatsoever...Phil, Tom, Unka Bart, Trish...?
Waiting eagerly,
SquirleyD
86 VW Qtm Syn -not wanting OEM hydros :^(