I would say that the mounts are more important than the shocks, particularly as far as motor alignment in the compartment goes...

Having bad shocks will just be that much less dampening of engine vibration and the greater vibration from old shocks is more likely to lead to premature wear of the new engine mounts...so just change 'em when you can afford it (sooner the better, of course) and don't sweat it for now.

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marshall

1982 300TD (220,000 mi.)