how long should struts last?

[manolo]

Just for reference, I installed a RoW M030 kit on my 02 "S" model over this past weekend. I had 52k on the original struts, the last 20k approx were with H&R springs which I'm sure accelerated wear quite a bit as the struts were working at the bottom of the stroke and not valved for that. They were completely blown when I removed them, but they never leaked a drop of fluid. No doubt that there was no nitrogen left in them, or very little. I could literally push each front strut down to the stop with one hand. Car feels so much better now with actual rebound that works. While the H&R springs looked cool and initially tightened the car up, over time they were more of a hassle than anything else. I can actually take potholes and driveways without drama now!