rob roy

I own a 1986 20' long dolphin. It has a Toyota chassis and 22RE engine. It needs FRONT shocks. But when I go to the auto parts store and tell them all that, they want to sell me struts (with a stud on the end) and not shocks like it has, which require a crosswise bolt to hold them on top. Does anyone know the right way to get the right front shocks for this vehicle? Thanks?