KYB strut plus and other parts for Subaru

[fozzdesy2001]

I am having both rear struts replaced on my 2005 Outback with KYB strut-plus assemblies. The original struts were self-leveling type, which are very expensive to replace with new Subaru struts. Anyone ever use the KYB strut-plus? I have rebuilt struts with KYB Excel-G units, and they were great. These along with a four-corner brake job using BOSCH QuietCast brake pads and rotor kits. For the breaks, I got new pins and boots. I ordered all parts from Rock Auto. The selection for pins was limited to Carlson (used these before) for the front and Dorman and unknowns for the rear. I went with the Dormans, but when they came in, they were in NAPA boxes, so you order Dorman and get a NAPA box with a Dorman part number. Both brands were made in China (nothing new), maybe a First Brands issue, never had that with RA before. I am paying for the installation work by a local shop that has been around for decades because my body won't let me crawl around anymore.