Hey Winedogger...

When I received my Bilstein shocks, I installed all four shocks in less than an hour, with hand tools.

It's a really easy job...The back shocks are remove and replace, with no jacks...10 minutes.

The front shocks are a little more difficult...gotta remove your front wheels, and use a hydraulic jack for this, it will save alot of time. Once they are removed, it's remove and replace.

I also replaced my front sway bar bushings while the tires were removed...That added about 10 minutes to the job.

Check around, most auto stores have 60 pc, 100 pc, or 150 pc tool kits & hydraulic jacks on sale all the time.

One of the best investments I've ever made for my X.

Good Luck,