I wanted to update y'all.
I reached out through an app called Nextdoor for a Toyota specific mechanic and had a few suggestions.
Took it to a place called Reese Automotive and was there maybe half an hour and they tightened a bolt up and secured two lines and that was a week ago. They said otherwise it looks good.
So much for the original guy saying they couldn't do anything.
No noise since and it is running like a dream in all kinds of weather we've had. They were good older mechanics and knew their stuff. AND they didn't charge me anything which shocked me. they wanted to make sure that it was fixed correctly.
I will be going back as there are a few things I want them to look at.
So I'm going to drive it like Zombies are coming for me to make sure it's 1000 mile worthy.
Thanks for all your help and I'll be lurking around once I decide to tackle the next thing.