Strut selection and install questions

[Chevyguy]

I am going to be pricing out struts for my 90 Notchback with 100K miles. This is for mostly daily driving, but I am trying to upgrade where I can when replacing stuff,( ie Ford motorsports clutch instead of Cheapo) when it is a reasonable cost upgrade. I also figure I should replace the quadrashocks at the same time, maybe can get a deal for the set etc...
What are some good ones to go for?? how are they working out for you guys

Also what is the best way to install them?? The Chiltons describes a special tool to compress the spring, but couldnt you just seperate the bottom ball joint and lower it down with a floor jack like other normal coil spring cars?????

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch Finally rebuilt T-5.

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