[wjshed]

It took a few tries to get the right technique down, but the ratchet strap method works. I put the strap around the strut with one end of the strut on the ground so I could push down on it with my weight while also ratcheting the strap. You have to watch the strap closely where it is sliding over the ends of the strut b/c it wants to slide off the side. Those were the correct struts for my '95.
Thanks for the help.