95 Front end sags

Replaced the shocks. Took it to a front end shop and was told it needed a idler arm and pitman rod. No mention of weak springs. Any advise on how to check this at the house. Never held of springs going bad? How hard/easy to change out the pitmanrod/idler arm?

Thanks

GT

Front shocks have nothing to do with ride height. If the front is sagging, only the springs could be at fault, assuming you have not put low-profile tires on it. I have a '93 with 114,000 miles and have seen dozens of others with original springs not sagging significantly. Why don' t you check ride height vs. another Roadmaster? Springs are not expensive to replace, but not very likely the problem--if you do have a problem.

Front shocks have nothing to do with ride height. If the front is sagging, only the springs could be at fault, assuming you have not put low-profile tires on it. I have a '93 with 114,000 miles and have seen dozens of others with original springs not sagging significantly. Why don' t you check ride height vs. another Roadmaster? Springs are not expensive to replace, but not very likely the problem--if you do have a problem.

in case of these cars, it doesnt take a long time for the springs to start sagging. Of the items you listed, none are going to effect ride height. Sagging springs will though.

I would check the parts they said was bad. Block the rear wheel have someone turn the wheel back and forth while watching with a flashlight. You will notice excessive slop if worn. Auto Zone has a tool loaner program. They would loan you spring compressors. I would change the springs at the same time. I think GM uses weak springs to give a soft ride.