My thoughts on the Bilstien HD in a 700:
740T wagon, HD front and rear, stock everything else. Ride is acceptable, a lot firmer than stock but okay.
740T wagon, HD front and rear, IPD springs and bars. Ride got really stiff in the front, too crashy.
780, converted HD / Previa rear, HD/IPD front. Way too stiff in the front for the rear end - crashy while the rear was almost stock-compliant.
780, converted HD / Previa rear, Bilstien TC and 1 coil cut stock front spring - good match, nice ride, controlled and taut but without being harsh.
In short: Unless IPD did something unique with the valving of their rear conversion shock, I'd say the TC is a better match for the front than the HD. It also depends on what they did for rear spring rates, but that might be something you should talk to IPD about.
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