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Just use a set of gussets, properly fitted to the tubes and stitch welded. That would greatly reinforce the joint that failed in IJ's picture.

For that matter, are you sure the battery cables and connections are in good condition, as well as the heavy wire going to the back of the alternator? A lot of times the problem is the wiring or connectors.

The TEMS system is made up of (4) shock absorbers with an internal oil-control valve that's adjustable through the center rod, (4) electronic stepper motors that sit on top the shocks, a control module, a pitch/yaw sensor, relays, switch (sport/normal), and an indicator module in the dash. TEMS...

If you're talking about the foam seal that goes between the TEMS cover and the shock tower, I made a set out of 1/2" - thick EDPM foam rubber. McMaster-Carr is a great source of "raw" materials, and after getting the foam sheet a day after I ordered it, a few minutes with an Exacto knife saw a...

That's interesting. Maybe that's why the Tokico Illumina shocks seem to work so well as replacement; Tokico knows from experience exactly what design parameters to use.

The shocks for a TEMS-equipped vehicle are not the same parts as used on a non-TEMS-equipped vehicle, even though they physically mount the same. So if the vehicle was ordered with the TEMS option, then the "stock" shock would be the ones with the adjustable internal valve. If no TEMs option...

The connector next to the igniter is for the headlight washer relay. Toyota generally develops one wire harness will all possible connectors for a given vehicle model, but if a new car buyer doesn't order a particular option the electrical connector(s) for that option are simply unused.

I haven't used the rust stopper primer so I may need to look into it. The RustOLeum automotive primer does a nice job too, at least for small repairs. It can be color-coated within an hour, depending on drying conditions.

Charcoal Gray, if you're determined to use RustOleum. You may have to put a layer of primer on first to get a good bond, even with sanding.

Is there a particular speed or driving situation where the vibration is better (or worse, for that matter)?

If I were the one repairing the rust, I'd cut out the rusted section and weld in a new section. Depending on whether or not a factory panel was available, I might have to fabricate a patch panel, using the same gauge metal and fitting it carefully for minimal gaps. My next steps would be to...

Any rust damage can be fixed, it's more a question of is it worth the cost, which can be time as well as cash. Pop-riveting a piece of sheet metal over the rust hole isn't what I mean when I say fix, either.

Hi, do you have the small caps that cover the front seat-to-body mounting bolts? Thanks.

Here's mine, before and after. Lots of welding, hammer and dolly work, and measuring.

The old-school way to fix tanks was to clean the perforated area, apply soldering flux, and solder a small piece of copper over the hole. The solder melts at a low enough temperature that the plating isn't damaged. These days there are repair kits on the market that use a metalized epoxy. The...

Mikael, welding a gas tank is pretty iffy. You're correct, it's the fumes that cause the problem. Also, if you weld the tank you'll burn off the protective plating on both sides of the steel, which will lead to future rusting.

That section is probably rusted out. The tank is plated steel for corrosion resistance but can still rust from the inside or the outside. Gas tanks getting small perforations in them aren't uncommon on older cars. It's possible to fix the holes but it's usually easier to get a replacement tank.

Item (1) goes to a grounding bolt on the left fender splash apron, on the front slope of the panel.

Do a water test: spray a hose on the various parts of the back of the car, starting from the bottom and working up, uuntil you get water in the car. Don't have the hose nozzle set to a hard stream, but more of a spray. As has been said, the taillights have gaskets, but so do the mounting pins...

Are you going to clean up the engine bay while it's empty?