1995 E300D with 150,000 on it

I have checked the threads using search however not much s there. Other that the standard push up and down on the bumper method is there a better way to test the shocks? I'm thinking of going with Blisteins HD fore and aft and a sport sway bar, but not until the shocks and struts need replacing. Replacing them does not seem all that difficult. Any suggestions and thoughts will be a great help!

Thanks!

B52rule, junior member, 1 each

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