Parts for your 2000 Toyota Crown-Struts

2000 Toyota Crown struts: are they used, and what to service instead

Short answer: a 2000 Toyota Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts. Technical sources including the Toyota Crown S170-series repair manual and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for JZS17x/UZS17x list the front suspension as double wishbone and the rear as multi-link (with certain variants featuring air suspension). The EPC describes components such as “front shock absorber assembly,” “upper arm,” “lower arm,” and “steering knuckle” rather than a structural “strut,” confirming it’s not a strut-type layout.

Why no struts on this model? The S170 Crown was engineered as a premium rear-wheel-drive sedan, and Toyota prioritised refined ride and precise wheel control. Double wishbone geometry allows better camber control through suspension travel, contributing to stable cornering, even tyre wear, and a plush ride—key traits for the Crown’s brief.

• Double wishbone front: upper and lower control arms locate the hub, the shock and coil spring are not structural members of the steering axis.
• Multi-link or double wishbone rear (depending on grade): tuned for comfort and stability, some trims use air springs with separate dampers.
• Parts naming in the EPC: “shock absorber” and “coil spring” are serviced separately, unlike a MacPherson strut cartridge and bearing plate.

What should owners service instead of “struts”? Focus on the front shock absorbers (dampers) and their insulators, the upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links and bushes, and a proper wheel alignment. At the rear, inspect shock absorbers, link bushes, and—where fitted—air springs and height sensors. Typical symptoms that point to tired components include a floaty ride, front-end dive, clunks over bumps, uneven tyre wear, or tramlining.

Quality dampers and fresh bushes can transform an older Crown without sacrificing its trademark comfort. If going aftermarket, there are coilover kits designed for the S170’s double-wishbone architecture, they’re still not “struts” in the MacPherson sense, but offer height and damping adjustment. As always, torque suspension arms at normal ride height, and get a four-wheel alignment after suspension work to protect tyres and keep the Crown tracking straight.

Does a 2000 Toyota Crown have struts?

No. The S170-series Crown uses double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link/double wishbone rear, not MacPherson struts. Toyota’s S170 repair manual and the Toyota EPC list arms, knuckles and separate shock absorbers rather than structural strut assemblies.

What should be replaced instead of struts on a 2000 Crown?

Look at front and rear shock absorbers, upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints, sway bar links/bushes, and alignment. On air-suspension grades, also check air springs, lines and height sensors. These items restore ride comfort and handling far more effectively than chasing “struts.”

Can MacPherson struts be retrofitted to a 2000 Crown?

Not practically. Converting to MacPherson would require major chassis, knuckle and tower redesign. If adjustability is the goal, choose coilovers or quality dampers built for the Crown’s double-wishbone layout and keep the geometry that makes the car ride and handle so well.