2001 QX4 Rear Bushing Replacement Cost?

[Fosty]

How much do you guys think it'll cost to get my rear bushings replaced? I've got the death wobble/sway and it's pretty annoying.
I might do it myself, but if I can pay a little bit extra I'd rather a mechanic sort it out.

[MisterH]

To solve the issue at minimal cost when using professional mechanics you most definitely do not want to replace just the bushings - you should replace both upper and lower control arms as units. New control arms are relatively cheap; you can get all four pieces for around $150 and a pro can install them all in under two hours. To remove and replace the bushings would take probably twice as long. If you have the tools, time and inclination you can do the job at home but for speed and ease of access it's best to replace them with the car completely off the ground and up on a mechanic's lift. I did the lower arms at home and it took about 90 minutes. After thrashing about for another hour under the car attempting to get at the upper arms and get sufficient leverage while laying on my back I decided to pay a mechanic friend $100 to do the uppers. Took him 20 minutes on a lift.

[Fosty]

Yeah I'm watching a video of a mechanic doing it and I don't want to be running into some of the issues he's coming across. Especially without a lift.
Hopefully it won't cost too much to get it done.

I haven't been to any mechanics before. How much would be a reasonable price for this kind of work?

EDIT: Should I trust this package for the price? https://www.carparts.com/details/Infini ... TID=zlaaff

[mdmellott]

EDIT: Should I trust this package for the price? https://www.carparts.com/details/Infini ... TID=zlaaff

Lowest price on the market and a 3mo warranty. What could go wrong? (sarcasm intended) caveat emptor

[MisterH]

Yeah I'm watching a video of a mechanic doing it and I don't want to be running into some of the issues he's coming across. Especially without a lift.
Hopefully it won't cost too much to get it done.

I haven't been to any mechanics before. How much would be a reasonable price for this kind of work?

EDIT: Should I trust this package for the price? https://www.carparts.com/details/Infini ... TID=zlaaff

At the most, this would be a two hour job. So the cost will depend on the hourly rate mechanics in your area would charge. Personally would check RockAuto.com for parts first and I would prefer parts from known quality manufacturers like Moog.