Check your springs, especially the fronts, for corrosion while you're at it.

PS

"Michael Sutton" <mike_sutton_nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I'm thinking that's it's time to replace the Shocks and/or
> Struts on my 93 Accord (172,000 miles). This vehicle is
> primary a "commute" vehicle to drive on the highway to work
> each day.
>
> It's still "holiding" to the road fine, but hitting bumps
> or pot-holes at about 25 or 30 miles per hour is kinda like
> riding in a 73 chevy worn out pickup (rough). At 70 or 80 mph,
> you hardly feel them (speed I guess).
>
> So it seems time to replace them? (right?)
>
>
> Couple more questions:
> ----------------------------
> How can you "test" to see if they need replaced?
>
> So what do I need to look for in what type and brand?
>
> Any brands to stay away from?
>
> Should I replace just the front or the rear also?
>
> After replacing the front struts(shocks), should I get
> the tires re-aligned?
>
> Any other helpful advice?
>
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> -Mike (remove the _nospam to reply)