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Several years ago I bought a salvage rack from erie vovo. I paid $138 including shipping and got a local repair shop to install it for $250. The labor price was very cheap, I admit, and they did a less than perfect job. The leak was gone and the rack was perfect, but the car had a vibration. I took it to another mechanic just to check things were tight, and found the problem. Sloppy work, one of the cradle bolts was not torqued. That did the job and the car's been fine since then.
Two things:
1. Prior to buying the salvage rack I bought a rebuild from Detroit Axle. It leaked and I had I hard time getting my money back. They actually charged a restocking fee on the leaking rack I had for a week. Avoid these guys, and I guess, rebuilt racks. I wouldn't go with a rebuild unless the original manufacturer did it. Even then you're relying on a warranty, so better off with a salvage yard that offers a warranty on parts (like erie vovo). I wouldn't be surprised if the new Volvo rack is a rebuild (see if there is a core charge).
2. Get an alignment when you're done. And get a magnafilter for the fluid line or place a large magnet in the reservoir to catch filings before they ruin the fluid.
Just my opinion....based on my experience.
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I'm stuck on Volvo and Volvo's stuck on me....when it comes to FWD I always listen to the "Oracle of Minnesota'
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