i don't know if anyone cares, but i do have an update. This combination of shocks and springs is fantastic. I did the install with the help of a write-up on this forum and it went very well except for two problems. The first was a seized bolt that i broke the head off of. $200 later, i had a new control arm installed.

the second kinda sucks. I am hearing a rubbing/squeeking that sounds like its coming from the driver's side front. it coincides with the extension/compression of the suspension. sometimes its worse than others and it may or may not be worse when it's cold out. any ideas?

edit: the squeaking sounds more like a rubber squeak as opposed to a high pitched metal squeak