On my Corrola the stock shocks started degrading quickly after 70000 miles. Rides fine after 70000 miles just has a lot less low speed dampening.
Jason
I used to have two 78 Toyota Celicas. I know the 5 speed transimissions and a lot of the engine parts were the same as late 70's early 80's pickups. I think the rear ends in the cars were tiny and not the same as the 7.5" rear end years as used in the 2wd trucks of that era. Not sure if that...