I wonder if anyone has had good or bad experiences with automotive machine shops removing and replacing rear suspension bushings (all but the axle bushings)? I could take the components to a Volvo dealer and have them do the job but their price is at least twice the $100 I've been quoted for the 8 rear bushings. I'm just concerned a non dealer will be a lot more likely to make a mistake than a dealer as they may not have the exact tools/dies etc.

If I do go with the auto machine shop, is there anything other than pointing out the 2 panhard bushings are different and must be placed at the correct end? I also noticed that on one of the panhard and both of the front axle bushings the rubber is not solid and the solid part appears to be oriented a certain way. The new torque rod bushings are the polyurethane type so that shouldn't be a problem.