Rear torsion bar question

I have just removed my rear torsion bar to repaint.. Is it worth replacing the rear D rubbers? The ones on the car have probably been there from new? or at least 12 years... would new ones help firm things up?

also do the drop link bars come out once the end nut is removed from the torsion bar?

Thanks in advance..

 

Thanks Paul

Did you replace the top bushes in the drop links? if so do they need pressed out/in? any telltale signs to check condition?

Now I know the every thing comes apart I can get the torsion bar blasted and painted, it makes such a difference...

 

Thanks Paul, going to order the bits tomorrow from superperformance. Yes on club scuderia as Roony... I'm just up the road from you in South Derbyshire! We must have a run out some time!