Need some help spending some cash.... (Next mod(s))

+1 on the HPDE....best mod you can do is the for the part between your ears :-)

Drop that thing. Aftermarket parts and mods on stock height looks tacky.

Can't go wrong with Steeda. If you can do the work yourself you can get shocks/struts/springs for around $700. If you're paying labor rates than $250-300 for springs and maybe $300-400 labor.