install takes about half a day. do you have the extended brake line in the rear? that saves a bit of time bleeding brakes! im pretty good doing the front struts, ive done them at least half a dozen times. im on winter brake so im free most of the time. this thursday and friday are out for sure, the rest of this week im working on my truck and mom's car, next week is g/f's car, but there should be a few days in there i can help you out. even if i just assemble the front struts for you (by far the hardest part)