Yeah, I have done the whole spring compression on an old '88 pontiac 6000 when i was in collage. It's not horrible and I can do it, i just wanted to get it done fast. I figured that if i get a quick strut, everything is new. If I could find a motorcraft quick strut for my car, I would probably just do that. My main concern is that I don't want to go stiffer than OEM when all is said and done. That being said, maybe my best bet is to get morotcraft strut and a spring compressor.
I am wondering if I decide to just replace the strut and use all the other parts, is it a good idea to replace anything else? the upper mount, dust covers, bumpers ect. I wish I knew more. lol