>"Michael Sutton" <mike_sutton_nospam@yahoo.com> wrote in message

> 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?)
> How can you "test" to see if they need replaced?

The new strut can be uncomfortable to be in. The worn
struts gives you a smoother ride since the spring does most
of the comfort and smoothness. Check out your ball or
rubber joints, instead.

How to test? Put weight on the trunk or hood and let go.
It should bob up but not down.