The GoWesty struts are in. I do not have a ratchet so I used 550 paracord as GoWesty suggested but put a loop on both ends of the cord, secure one loop on the strut, compressed the strut, secured the opposite loop and then installed. Compressing of the strut is easier said than done. It helps that I weigh 225 pounds. For what it's worth the struts are made in Turkey. Also, my original pop-top does not allow the strut to extend the whole length so the strut locking feature if of no use with my top.