O.k. Here's what's happening. Left rear strut rusted out bottom spring retainer and is now rubbing against rear tire and wearing groove in tread. Got quote from dealer to replace both rears at $875! Ouch! I priced out some KYB OE brands at less than $110 each from local parts store. Not only that but dealer says need an o.k. to do it (and parts payment of course) so they can order parts---they said aftermarket struts not Subaru part. Is $400+ in labor a little ridiculous? I'm no spring chicken and thought about doing it myself but my wife thinks it's too big a job for me to handle (I'm 67 on fixed income). Is it really that difficult to do, using a strut spring compressor of course?