Thanks for the responses everyone.

Since I have no indication the shocks have ever been replaced, I think I'll start there. It is a little bouncy, but not too bad - but maybe that is due to one shock being shot and the other OK? But cgunderm, you are right, I have never had a car with bad shocks, so I am clueless as to how it should feel!

According to the records I have, the upper control arms were replaced at 155K. Would that indicate they should be ok? I'll do a visual check anyway, but what exactly should I be looking for that would tell me they are shot? And is this something that should be done immediately or will I survive another 1000 miles if I need new bushings? I should also add, that I have no sounds when turning the wheels, and handling overall is good. Just a little extra bounce and shudder.

So Bilsteins - Heavy Duty or Regular?

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1979 300TD wagon (non-turbo)
266,000+