Sooo this didnt end up working out so well
The 8611's worked great up the front until they didnt.
They lasted about 12 months before the developed some shaft play and started leaking oil.
My guess is that they simply aren't made to take the side loadings that the heavy car and mcpherson strut setup is putting on them.
So... next up will probably be Bilstein 46mm universal struts, and possibly the Prius upright conversion at the same time.
The 8611's worked great up the front until they didnt.
They lasted about 12 months before the developed some shaft play and started leaking oil.
My guess is that they simply aren't made to take the side loadings that the heavy car and mcpherson strut setup is putting on them.
So... next up will probably be Bilstein 46mm universal struts, and possibly the Prius upright conversion at the same time.