Shop time/cost to replace radius arm bushings?

[exranger06]

The radius arm bushings on my Explorer are shot. Does anyone know how many hours of labor a shop would charge to replace them? Also, would I need to get an alignment after?

 

[Chris142]

My labor guide shows 3.0 hrs for both sides. Most shops will up that to 4 hrs plus any presswork.

 

[mechtech2]

An alignment is always a smart thing to get after major surgery.
Make sure all your parts are OK, so you don't have to do this twice. I prefer a hundred miles before the alignment, so pats seat and settle. Even around the block is helpful.
If you have a lifetime alignment plan, this is not so important.
Just do it again!

Are new parts WITH bushings available? Maybe that would be a viable option, and save some $.
Maybe you could pick them up online or at a dealer, and have them installed?