Parts for your 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero-Strut mounts

1992 Mitsubishi Pajero strut mounts — what’s actually fitted

For the 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero (V20 series), strut mounts aren’t used or relevant. The vehicle doesn’t run a MacPherson strut suspension, so there’s no “strut top” or strut-mount assembly up front. Technical references confirm the front suspension is a double wishbone independent setup with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, while the rear is a live axle with coil springs and separate shocks. That architecture uses simple shock absorber bushings and chassis brackets rather than strut mounts.

Technical sources supporting this include: Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Factory Service Manual (Chassis/Suspension sections describing “Double Wishbone Front Suspension with Torsion Bars” and “Rear Suspension—5‑link/coil”), common aftermarket and OEM parts catalogues for V20 chassis that list shock bushes and brackets but no strut-top mount, and general repair guides such as Haynes and Gregory’s which detail torsion-bar IFS and coil-sprung rear layouts for 1991–1999 models. Because the springing and damping are separated and located by control arms (not a strut tower), a strut-mount component simply isn’t part of the design.

What should owners focus on instead? The Pajero benefits from routine checks of front upper and lower control arm bushes, ball joints, front shock absorber upper/lower bushes, sway-bar links and bushes, and torsion-bar anchors/adjusters. At the rear, keep an eye on shock bushes, the panhard rod bushings, trailing arm bushes, and the upper spring seats for wear or cracking. If there’s a clunk over corrugations, a squeak at low speed, or vague steering, those items are prime suspects—not a missing strut mount.

• Front: double wishbone IFS with torsion bars and separate shocks (bushed mounts, no strut tops)
• Rear: live axle with coils and separate shocks (bushed mounts)
• Service focus: control arm bushes, ball joints, sway-bar hardware, shock bushes, panhard/trailing arm bushes

Referencing: Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero Factory Service Manual (1991–1999), Chassis/Suspension, Gregory’s Pajero Repair Manual (early 1990s models), Haynes Mitsubishi Montero 1983–1999, Mitsubishi ASA parts listings for V20 chassis.

Popular questions

Does a 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero have strut mounts?
No. It uses a double wishbone front end with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, plus a coil-sprung live rear axle. That layout doesn’t require MacPherson struts or strut-top mounts.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a 1992 Pajero?
Check the front control arm bushes and ball joints, front shock bushes, sway-bar links/bushes, and torsion-bar hardware. At the rear, look at shock bushes, panhard rod and trailing arm bushes, and spring seats.

Can a 1992 Pajero be converted to struts?
It’s not a practical or common conversion. The chassis, towers, and geometry aren’t designed for struts. Any swap would require significant fabrication and engineering approval, quality shocks and fresh bushes are the sensible route.