Seems like these go every 3 years or so, not the bearing part but the rubber mount that holds top of strut.
Can it be done without needing spring compressor or other HD specialty tools?

 

Mine are original, somethings wrong if they keep wearing out like that.
You will need compressors to pull the springs back.

http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-90...tMountBearings

 

thanks for the great link. It all seemed to start with new struts many years ago. I was going to attempt but when I looked at gland nut it was not there the struts appeared to be a welded-in one piece unit and replacement KYBs were returned. Sent off to a local shop which cut below the 360 weld and installed new strut and the famous bearing units.