Parts for your 2000 Nissan Navara-Strut mounts

2000 Nissan Navara strut-mounts — are they even a thing?

For the 2000 Nissan Navara (D22), strut-mounts aren’t used. That model runs a double-wishbone independent front suspension with torsion bars on most 4x4 variants and a similar double-wishbone layout on 4x2 models, with separate shock absorbers rather than MacPherson struts. Because there’s no strut, there’s no strut top bearing or “strut-mount” assembly to service or replace.

This isn’t guesswork. It’s laid out in technical literature including the Nissan Navara D22 Series Service Manual (Front Axle and Suspension section), Nissan’s FAST electronic parts catalogue for D22 (which lists shocks, control arms, torsion bars and bushes, but no strut or strut top), and independent repair manuals for the D22 platform. Those sources consistently show a shock absorber bolted between the lower arm and the chassis, with simple rubber bushes at the mounts — not a strut with a top mount and bearing.

Why the Navara doesn’t use strut-mounts comes down to its suspension design goals:

• Double-wishbone geometry with torsion bars provides load-carrying durability and ground clearance well-suited to ute and off-road duty.
• The shock absorber isn’t a structural member like a strut, so it only needs rubber bushes and washers at the top and bottom — no bearing-type strut-mount is required.

If someone’s chasing a “strut mount” for a 2000 Navara because of front-end knocks, wandering, or vibration, the smart play is to look at the components the D22 actually uses. Common culprits include worn front shock absorber bushes or shocks themselves, upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushes, sway bar D-bushes and link pins, steering tie-rod ends, and wheel bearings. These are the parts that matter for ride, steering feel, and tyre wear on a D22.

For routine servicing, a workshop should check front shock bushings for cracking or movement, inspect control arm bushes for splits, verify torsion bar anchors and adjusters are intact and correctly set, and make sure sway bar hardware is tight. Replace shocks in pairs, torque fasteners with the vehicle at ride height, and book a wheel alignment after any front-end work.

Does a 2000 Nissan Navara have strut-mounts?

No. The D22 uses a double-wishbone front end (torsion bars on most 4x4s) with separate shock absorbers. There’s no MacPherson strut, so no strut top or strut-mount assembly is fitted from factory.

What should be checked instead of strut-mounts on a D22?

Check front shocks and their rubber bushes, upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushes, sway bar D-bushes and links, steering tie-rod ends, and front wheel bearings. These are the usual sources of knocks, vibration, or vague steering on a 2000 Navara.

Why do some parts sites list strut-mounts for a 2000 Navara?

Generic catalogues can lump “Navara” across generations, or use universal search terms. Always verify against the D22 parts diagram or a reputable manual — you’ll find shock mounts and bushes, but no strut-mounts or strut bearings on this model year.