el cheapo struts for '88 5kcstq

[Ken Keith]

Hello folks,

Would anyone care to comment on the use of cheap struts in an 
'88 5kcstq?  By cheap, I mean Pep Boys/Checker style stuff.  I 
believe the manufacturers are Gabriel, Monroe, and KYB.

I would like to put something new on the car, but don't really want 
to spend on the Boge's or Bilsteins.  Usually I like to stick with the 
best that I can afford, but I don't know that it's necessary in this 
instance.

Are there any quality problems with the above brands?  I imagine 
some or all of them may be rebuilt units, as most have a lifetime 
warranty.  Of course, the warranty doesn't include labor or an 
alignment.

These struts are cheap tho'.  The KYB's are $47.99ea for the front, 
and $38.99ea for the back.  Cheap at $173.96+tax for the set.

I guess I'd prefer to drive the 5kcstq, instead of my Saturn, out to 
Cali for the holidays.  It needs struts and an alignment, so if it's not 
the wrong decision, I may do it just for the 800+ mile round trip.  

Thanks for any feedback.

Ken