..relaxxx, calm down, don't stress, take it eassssy. I actually have a little "toy" that says this. Every time my wife sees me getting aggravated she squeeze's it and it always makes me smile...and gives me the lift to work on the projects "one more time"
Sometimes we just have to know we are not the only one that is up against a rock. But, with a little attention the rock can be moved. Got to it. Have at it. Kick its butt. You CAN do it..... now if I can just take my own advice

Edit: just my opinion but I would start with rebuilding the spring shackles. Its not THAT big of a job and you don't have to take out a bank loan to get it done. Once thats done, MARK IT OFF THE LIST, and then on to the next item.