[Fot] advice required

[Richard Jacob]

Hello All, 
I have a TR4 which I am redoing. I have taken body off frame and
have completed sandblasting and painting of frame. I am acquiring components
so I can restart assembly to frame. I have some questions seeking advice #1 my
car has lever rear shocks, how can I tell if these require to be
reconditioned?
                                                                             
                                                                    what
type/brand name oil can I use for these shocks?
                                                                             
                                                                    if they
require to be reconditioned, any suggestions where to get this done?
                                                                             
                 #2 my car has a solid rigid axle which has been removed with
the rear end as one component, I have not taken off the rear end cover plate
yet but I plan to so I can do an inspection, what  should I think about
replacing as per seals/bearing etc, since the rear end assembly is now out of
the
car?                                                                         
                  should I replace the rear end oil with standard gear oil or
any other suggestions?
                                                                             
                                             any other other helpful
suggestions with regards to inspection/etc would be appreciated?
                                                                             
                 #3 I am replacing front coils any suggestions with regards to
what front shocks I should be using?
 
I would like to thank you in advance
for your time and knowledge.
Regards Richard