I have a 1989 Ford Escort 2-Door LX and the front struts need to be replaced. Does anybody know about how much this will cost me, and could I do it myself? Can I get a garage to compress it and then bring it back and do it myself?

 

Here in Los Angeles area, cost about 120 dlls each, parts and labor. If you have the necessary tools including the fork to compress the coils, then yeah, you can do it your self. Just consider if it is worth it.