alright here is my theory...correct me if i'm wrong somebody
trd shocks i assume were made to withstand trd springs. i.e. stock springs and stock shocks = no wearing down were they are needed to be replaced. therefore, hotchiks springs (lower drop than trd) will eventually wear down trd shocks.
many people setup springs (any kind) and koni shocks. i heard those are good and i will eventually pick up a set myself.
btw, may be more advised to pick up springs AND shocks at the same time. reason is you can have it installed in one shot, and go for only one alignment. i made the mistake of installing springs first, no after-market shocks. thus i have paid for the spring installation, alignment, and will have to pay for shock installation, and another alignment.
hope this helps.
[ 01-11-2003, 11:06 AM: Message edited by: Pete00 ]