Need help with new suspension

[silvershakenbake]

So I really need to replace my suspension as 2 of my struts are going out.

 

The previous owner put lowering springs on the stock struts and I would like to get back closer to stock height but also have a little bit stiffer suspension (I will not be taking this to the track or anything).

 

Ive been looking into the teins basis and basic and they seem pretty good, however im not sure how easy the install on those is considering you have to re-use the top hats (ive never taken apart struts).

 

I also think that my current top hats may need to be replaced as there is pretty good amount of knocking in the current setup.

 

Any ideas or some insight to what I should be looking for would be great!

 

Thanks!