Can someone tell me if this is too much for these repairs?

Sounds about right. Unfortunately steering parts and suspension parts are expensive. This is why it is my number one issue when buying a used car.

sounds like a lot to me too

Sounds about right. I dropped that kind of money onto getting my truck's front end fixed recently.

One of the benefits of owning a vehicle is the pleasure of knowing that your mechanic's children will not starve.