good idea, I will arm myself with every possible tool before removing the strut and lock myself in the garage until they're done!
I've got a set of Gmax 40mm lowering springs to go on (to replace the cut down standard springs that are on) a pair of front Gmax dampers (currently leaking oil) (the rears are fairly recent and ok) a powerflex set of bushes for the front. An upper strut brace and I am going to have a go at making a lower strut brace.
hopefully all this should improve the handling as the 4 branch, chip, filter and 65mm pulley are going on at the moment also!