i see there is a "kit" for the monroe shocks and a compressor. can these shocks be run similar to the factory and just have the lines run into a "T" fitting with a Schrader valve?

 

Take a look at this current thread.

 

that is actually the thread that got me thinking, can these be run without the compressor and just hook them up similar to stock with manual adjustments.

 

Yes. That's how they are run on cars.