Thanks Sixto. That explanation was exactly what I needed.

I think Im going to go ahead and get all new shocks, a new steering damper (old is original) and new front upper control arms. Also, I am going to replace the rear sway arm links because Im getting the rattle that is talked about in the archives. Im going to debate it for a while longer, and talk to some local people about it.

I am getting a sort of clunk or a thunk noise, but only as I am slowing down to a stop and going about 10ish MPH. I figured it was from the transmission since it started happening after I disconnected the vacuum line going to the tranny. Any way to test this?

Thanks again.