It took 4 hrs, some blood and foul language, but we got the fr struts replaced. The monroe OEM struts were $55 each. The preloaded struts would have been $180 Each. With those the job would have taken 1/2 the time. the spring compressor was absolutely necessary and the install kit Had what we needed to remove the nut from top of the strut piston rod. The alignment needs tn be set next week by the local shop.