120K (it was way overdue...) I bought slightly used SVT struts over these boards (I have a '97 GL model).
IIRC there's a sale at BAT now for some quality struts.

The fronts are not basic job, but with the right tools it's doable. Take 4-6hrs for each if you're doing it for the first time. On install, there's a step (literally ... pushing down the lower arm) what is difficult without an assistant.

Doing a search on this forum will give you lots of details and ideas. There's also a HOWTO somewhere on contour.org

Tiv