New shock/strut assembly question

[apenland01]

Glad to hear you got it all done! The satisfaction is knowing you did most all of it yourself and you won't likely have to do that job again. When you have to slam on your brakes, you'll be shocked how much shorter it stops now.

 

[Drewmcg]

I recently replaced all 4 struts with Sensen's for a total of $103.11.
https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=6559440

I reused the factory springs by using a loan-a-tool Spring compressor from AutoZone.
http://www.autozone.com/loan-a-tools/strut-spring-compressor/oem-strut-spring-compressor/555557_0_0/

Wanted to get KYB or Rancho but my budget did not permit and at 180K my factory struts were totally gone (after removal only 1 of them had any pressure to self rise and it was pretty slow). Also with a flashing O/D light and whining rear differential I don't want to make any large investments until that stuff has been fixed.

I think replacing springs are a big waste of money.

TechGuru: How have these worked out for you?

 

[TechGuru]

TechGuru: How have these worked out for you?

Pretty worn already but still better than the factories that were totally no resistance at all.

I'd go with KYB or Rancho. BTW, RockAuto no longer sells Sensen...