I have a 2000 SE 2.5 that needs shocks on the front, and probably new LCAs and strut bearings. This seems like a minimum $550 job for labor alone on the shock installation, even more with the LCAs thrown in, two quotes already. Does anyone have experience doing this work in the greater Seattle area? Recommendations? This is turning out to be big $. This isn't an Audi or BMW, where one would expect huge MX costs.

Ideas?