It shouldn't be too bad to do the replacement yourself. All you need is an impact (electric or air) to make the job easy.
A spring compressor (loaned from autozone)
metric sockets
A pry bar (to break loose the tie-rods)
It took me around 3-4 hours to replace my struts.
Just be careful when you are compressing the springs, and use a service manual for torque settings.
Oh yeah, get new axle nuts!
warmonger
