Parts for your 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero-Strut mounts

1993 Mitsubishi Pajero strut-mounts: not fitted on this model

Strut-mounts aren’t used on the 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero. Technical sources including the Mitsubishi factory service manual for the NH/NJ series (1991–1997), Gregory’s Service and Repair Manual for Pajero of the same era, the Haynes Montero/Pajero manual (1983–1999), and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue all show the Pajero running independent front suspension with upper and lower control arms and torsion bars, plus separate telescopic shock absorbers. There’s no MacPherson strut assembly and therefore no strut tower or strut top mount/bearing on this vehicle.

Why no strut-mounts? A strut-mount is specific to MacPherson strut suspension, where the strut doubles as a structural member and the top mount contains a bearing or insulator that bolts into a strut tower. The 1993 Pajero’s front end uses double wishbones with torsion bars for springing and a standalone shock absorber for damping. The shock’s top and bottom fixings use simple bushes and washers, not a strut bearing plate. At the rear, the Pajero runs a live axle with coils and shocks (or model-dependent independent rear with coils and shocks), again with no struts involved. If a parts listing shows “strut mounts” for this year, it’s almost certainly a misclassification or intended for different models like the smaller Pajero iO/Pinín, which did use MacPherson struts.

What should owners look at instead during servicing? Focus on the components that actually manage ride and handling on this Pajero.

• Front and rear shock absorbers, including the rubber bushes at both ends.
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints up front.
• Torsion bar condition and ride height setting (front).
• Sway bar (stabiliser) bushes and link pins.
• Rear trailing arm and panhard rod bushes (live axle models).
• Steering gear wear points such as idler and pitman arms, plus tie rod ends.

Common symptoms like clunks over corrugations, vague steering, or uneven tyre wear are far more likely due to tired shock bushes, worn ball joints, or perished control arm/sway bar bushes than any “strut mount” issue. Replacing worn bushes and shocks, then finishing with a proper wheel alignment, usually brings a nice, steady feel back to an NH/NJ Pajero.

Popular questions

Does a 1993 Mitsubishi Pajero have strut-mounts?
No. The NH/NJ Pajero uses double wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shocks, so there’s no MacPherson strut or strut top mount. This layout is documented in the Mitsubishi factory workshop manual and supported by Gregory’s/Haynes manuals and the Mitsubishi ASA parts catalogue.

What should be checked instead of strut-mounts on a 1993 Pajero?
Inspect the shock absorber bushes, upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links and bushes, torsion bar settings, and rear suspension arm bushes. These are the usual culprits for knocks, shimmy, and uneven tyre wear on this model.

I found “strut mounts” listed online for my 1993 Pajero — should I buy them?
It’s likely a listing error or meant for a different Mitsubishi (like the Pajero iO/Pinín). For a 1993 full-size Pajero, you’ll want shock absorber mounts/bushes and related suspension bushes instead. If unsure, match parts to your VIN against a dealer or parts catalogue.