Went to the shop and completed the front strut and rear shock replacement in just over 2 hours. Having an elevator made all the difference. Replacement instructions written by others are correct. Definitely something you can DIY and save $200. I wasn't sure if the old shocks needed replacing because they didn't have much rebound. Now that they have been replaced I understand what they should have been. The ride is much better and the handling more stable, I'm very happy to have done this job.