[msvx95]

Ok I can look to see which side the bracket goes on...basically I can remove the ones on the car and note the position they are in for determining left and right.

Well I bought new bolts, so marking the old ones negates the alignment right? I can check the current strut and bolt to see if there is an alignment mark anyways.

Yes I plan on driving it 2 miles down the street for a 4 wheel alignment when I'm finished.

I want to say the white thingies are for stopping any debris even with the boot on top of it....I could be wrong.