The bottom arms are a pain to do, but there are some wrinkles. You are supposed to fit new anti roll bar drop links but mine were already new and the retaining nuts are noted for spinning so I didn't want yet another new pair.
The fix was to jack up the hub carrier (against the road spring) to make space. Lots of red grease on the front bush got the new arm into place. Not a fun job but less bad that I had expected.
Do check your back axle for rust. There is loads of info on the forum for that one. In a worst case scenario you can now get pattern replacements for £120.
Costs piling up? Yes, but think what you'd be paying out each and every month for a new(ish) car.
