had the same thing.
replaced all ball joints/tie rod ends
replaced all radius arm bushings
installed lower lift springs bringing my caster to 4-5 degrees (went from 3.5" to 2.5")
took steering damper off
checked steering arm bolt torque
new panhard bushings
wheel bearings good
Sector shaft...
2006 LX470. 116,318 miles. Pearl white color. Garage kept. Have 3rd row seats. Zero rust. Timing belt done at 50,000. Everything works like it should. New tires at 108,000. Slight discoloration in driver seat. All other interior perfect. Asking $24,000. Ben 775.842.9354
I never did any formal before / after measuring. Can't say for sure. It felt like it was on the higher side. Dobinsons are known for giving a little more than advertised, it was every bit of 3.5". likely in the 4 range but i never did any formal measuring to compare to stock ride height.
Selling a set of Dobinsons 3 1/2” springs for a 80. Front and rear. These are the V series, variable rate.
Front - C97-144VT
Rear - C97-145VT (Flexi coils, variable rate)
Great springs, smooth ride, very flexible. Clean. Teal color. Selling because I want to go down to 2 1/2" Dobinsons. $300...
Four each 37" TrXus tires with stock FZJ80 wheels. Have these on my 80, going with some new wheels and tires. Less than 2,000 miles since new. Wheeling miles only, very little street time on these. Load range E tires. Always kept inside out of the sun. Fantastic grip in the slick rock and dry...