i used the exact puller that i linked. its made specifically for this job. i dont think a puller for lca bushings would work due to the shape of the trailing arm. i still have the tool and im actually going to be replacing the trailing arm bushings on my friends gsr this weekend. if u buy the tool, u could probably sell it for atleast $100 after ur done with it, wouldbe cheaper than a shop would charge. just think most shops probably charge about ~$60/hr, i figure they'll atleast charge for 2 hours work..

 

No way, I'd say 10 minutes a bushing. A half hour to 45 mins of work tops for both. Unless the mechanic is incompetent.