I would have replaced them. Rubber loses elasticity over time and you had the parts on hand. I haven't done the bushings on my DeLorean yet (I'm waaaay over due), but there was a noticeable improvement in handling when I redid the bushings on my Esprit. -- Mike -------------- Original message from "valleyrat12" <valleyrat12@xxxxxxxxx>: -------------- > Hello everyone, > > I thought I would update my TAB situation. After finding that one > side was missing all the shims I decided it would be prudent to > replace both bolts. > > Took about 1 and 1/2 hours to complete the task. To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/