Bob, thanks for your reply. since starting this post I had speak a half hour with the guy who is going to do the work, someone I trust completely. I asked him about the springs, he asked how it was stored all these yrs, Blocks??? I told him never ever blocks. His reply was the springs may be alittle off then, should replace. Add that to your comments Bob and thats now a done deal, I will replace springs with a set of stock springs.

I've been reading up on your KYB shocks as you suggested. Tons of reviews and most are very good, I just happened to open the Ames catolog and they suggested the same shocks for drivers opposed to the org looking ones they sell too.

Thanks Bob, the journey continues

Bill V