So i did the changes as mentioned above.
Big loss of stats for a couple toons. My tank went from 45k hp (ex-bear) to 25k hp (paly) and my healer from 2100sp (ex-paly) to 1600sp (priest).
thankfully my druid had a early-80 balance set, so i don't lose too much on dps.

All i have to say is, my new paly tank is so easy to play.. love how she grabs all the mobs off the bat, and never lets them go (even though some dps have twice her GS)

all good now, just need to level the mage and keep gearing up.
thanks for the advice.