Ok guys, let me be the first to say that I am not a car whiz, so please keep the responses in a tone I will understand :-)

I have a 99 ebony, that just crossed 55,000 miles. How do you determine when you need new shocks? The car has always felt somewhat stiff and squeaky, and from what I have read this seems normal.

The reason I ask is that there are a few sets of shocks for sale on ebay and I am wondering if these would alter the ride/sound.

Thanks again