I've attached some photos. Your expert advice is appreciated.

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MJMoon
'83 300SD 460,000 miles (+ 3 years w/odo not working)

Looks like all of those could use replacing. The 2nd two pics are of your steering tie rods......very important to keep those in good shape....

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The boots look flat, but that's all I can see from the pictures, and I wouldn't condem them just for that. I thought it was just whether or not there was any play in the joints that mattered, which can't be seen from the pictures.

What visual clues am I missing that I should be able to notice?

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Broadband: more lies faster.

Is the front tire wear even? I would leave it alone unless you were having some unusal tire wear issues.

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Jim

The big thing here is the lower control arm bushings, those are the costly things to replace (time, or money if you have a mechanic). How are those looking.

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Good point Ara - they are on my "to do" list on my 300D.

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Jim

Is even. New shocks all around. Lower control arm bushings are ok.

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MJMoon
'83 300SD 460,000 miles (+ 3 years w/odo not working)