Replacement Strut: good>better>best?

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Time for MacPherson strut replacement on my 120K 2004 Honda Pilot before installing the lift kit. Some of the choices found at Rock Auto for the Pilot are KYB strut-plus, Gabriel Ultra readymount, Monroe quick-strut, MOOG, FCS.
I installed Monroe quick-struts on a different vehicle a few years ago but they did not last long before noise and looseness returned matching the 100K OEM struts. Any comments or experiences to share on replacement struts? I have spring compressors but the relative ez installation of quick-strut type struts makes replacement simpler+safer.
Appreciate any input or reviews.