Do I need new shocks to replace bushings?

[911sc79]

My mechanic says the lower rubber bushings are damaged on my rear shocks. L have a low miles 79 and I still have the original Bilstein shocks.

He says the bushings are defective but the shocks look fine. Unfortunately according to him the bushings are not available separately and I need to replace the whole shocks.

Is he right? Are the bushings available separately?

[safe]

Don't know, but how does he know the shocks are OK?

They are almost 30 years old, replace them.


Edit: Just because the shocks 'look' good doesn't mean they are. You can't bounce on the bumper and tell if they are still good either.

[VFR750]

Bilstein refurbishes their shocks. 1/2 the price of new. My guess is they would replace rubber when doing it. Call them.

But I agree, the original shocks are probably shot. Defective is and interesting choice of words. "Old" would be a better choice

http://www.bilstein.com/services.php