How hard is the install to do by yourself? I'm far from a mechanic but I don't mind getting my hands dirty. Most importantly I want the job done right. Looks like the rear's are a piece of cake but the fronts seem like a problem. I don't have air tools so that adds an extra concern. Should I just install the rear and have the shop do the fronts? Or option 2 would be to take the fronts to a shop and have them assembled and then install them myself.
All opinions welcome

 

Rear is very easy to DIY. Assembly of the shock/spring assembly on the front should be easy as well and you probably won't even need a spring compressor. I don't think a shop could do it beforehand, because the upper spring perch has to be re-used. The hard part is the actual front installation but if you take your time it is fairly straightforward. I would recommend having a spring compressor on hand, because you might need one and it makes the removal/install easier if the spring is compressed.

Tip - Break loose the top nut on the shock before you take out the whole assembly. This way it will be held stable while you do it. Also, make sure rod that the nut is threaded on doesn't turn with it. You might have to grab on it with a pair of vice grips or something while you turn the nut with a wrench.