Popped out the shocks, two different types...they are both gabriel, but with different PNs and diefintely different amounts of force needed to press down.

Looks like Bilsteins are in my future.

I need to try and identify if my springs are original or correct...

dd

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'85 300D, 'Lance',250k, ... winter beater (100k on franken-Frybrid 3 Valve Kit)
'82 300D, 'Tex', 228k body / 170k engine ... summer car
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