Adam, maybe you missed my earlier post in November concerning the once-available trailing arm support bracket. Since its an important topic that comes up occasionally, with the moderator's consent I'd like to repeat it: Some years ago there was such a bracket available. But unfortunately the answer isn't that simple. If you look at the geometry of the rear suspension you will notice that the upper and lower links are a different length. I believe the purpose is (remember I'm a civil, not mechanical, engineer) to make the contact patch of the tire remain in the same relative position on the ground as the tire moves up and down. But by doing so the top of the tire moves in and out the opposite way, making the trailing arm which extends forward twist as it moves up and down. Something in that forward joint must be able to flex. 1963 and later Corvettes solved this problem with a rubber bushing in the end of the arm, with the bolt supported on both ends. They survived huge amounts of HP, torque, and tire smoking. But for whatever reason DMC/Lotus put the rubber bushing on the frame, requiring the outer end of the bolt to be free to slightly move. If the rubber bushings are in good condition, and the new bolts properly torqued, the factory setup should function as designed. Its just when the soft original (or currently available replacement) bolts begin to stretch and bend that you have problems. The new "Toby Bolts" (he dislikes that name) should be available sometime after 2/1/02. It will be announced here and on my web site. -- Darryl Tinnerstet THE ORIGINAL Specialty Automotive McCleary, WA www.delorean-parts.com