I have never changed the front or back shocks or springs on my 97 lx450 . Its starting to bounce a lot and the local tire shop took a look and said I needed new shocks . He wants 200 for shocks and 200 to put them on shocks only . I ask about springs and he said not to change the springs . I have a few questions . How do I know when I need new springs ? And what is the best direct replacement shocks that are like the original shocks . What shock is out there that is as close or better than the original shock ? I don't want to raise anything up . I want to keep the new parts the same . I want a nice comfortable road ride shock . I have watch a few videos and I think I can change them myself . Is 200 to replace 4 shocks only a fair price ? The guy in the video makes it look easy so 200 seems like a lot for 2 screws on each shock . I think I would rather buy better shocks and do it myself . If this is not the right place to post this will you let me know where to post it ?