I have run KYB Excel-G which were great(cheap) with 220lb lowered king springs, Monroe gas... Horrible!, Koni reds which don't last very long and had to be removed to adjust, and KYB AGX 4way adjustable which I have in now. They are great and I will keep using these from now on only downside is they require spacers and a larger hole in the strut top hat, so not a bolt in change over. I'd say go with the Excel-g's they'll go straight in and be great bang for buck.
You'll have to remove the gauges from the dash and undo the screws for the facia, this will enable you to check the faces and the lenses. To get to mine I pull out the glovebox and get access to the back of the dash that way, there will be little brackets on each gauge you'll have to undo.
I'd like to hear how you go with the rubber kits I'll probably have to do this down the track