You can. Get the right tools, take your time, get some books and manuals, check and recheck everything, check and recheck everything, and check and recheck everything.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15