I still have my original shocks on my 244. What are they? Gas? Spring?
I'm looking to replace them , they still seem fine but they are looking pretty sad. Not looking for race type handling, just looking to keep the springs from bouncing, anyone ever heard of KYB shock?

http://www.rockauto.com/ref/KYB/Detail.html?343010.jpg
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwrd, two motorcycles, '85 Pickup: The '89 Volvo is the newest vehicle I own. it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me

I bought the Bilstien HD shocks the are awesome when I'm carring a heavy load, you might find them a bit harder when there is nothing in the back. If you own a wagon I definately reccommend them.

When I tested my shocks originally I did it the old fashioned bounce method and they did not bounce much, but after taking the wheels off I noticed they were quite rusted. After removing them I found that I could compress them all the way with my hands and they did not return back. Also they leaked oil all over the place.

Tony,

I just replaced both the front struts and rear shocks with KYB's. The car rides great and they fit just fine. I picked them up at AJUSA( http://www.ajusa.com )
at a great price. FCP Groton also sells them at a good price. The board members have many recommendations in regards to struts/shocks, but for me the price to performance ratio for KYB's is excellent.

Mario
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'I've always been crazy, but it's kept me from going insane' Waylon Jennings

I was waiting for someone to comment on that. I tell you, I bounce the heck out of the back bumper and let go.. that car comes up and rests...not a single bounce. So, as far as Old School checking of the shocks, the shocks are still doing their job.
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwrd, two motorcycles, '85 Pickup: The '89 Volvo is the newest vehicle I own. it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me

I can't resist:

At this age, whatever the stock shocks were, they're finished.
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David Brick, Santa Cruz CA, 1988 245