Parts for your 2004 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

Are strut mounts used on the 2004 Toyota Crown?

Short answer: no, strut mounts aren’t a thing on the 2004 Toyota Crown (S180 series). Technical references such as the Toyota S180 Crown repair manual and Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for GRS180/GRS182/UZS18# show the Crown runs a double‑wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. There’s no MacPherson strut at either end, so there’s no strut top bearing or “strut mount” assembly to replace in the usual sense.

Why that matters: a strut mount is specific to a MacPherson strut layout, where the damper and spring form a structural “strut” that also locates the wheel and rotates when steering. The mount at the top houses a bearing and isolator to handle both vertical loads and steering movement. On the 2004 Crown’s double‑wishbone front, the steering axis lives in the upper and lower ball joints, not in the damper. The shock absorber is just that—a damper with a coil spring—bolted into the arm and body with rubber insulators. Up top you’ll find a shock/coil insulator and bush setup rather than a strut bearing plate.

Out back, the multi‑link arrangement is similar in that the damper doesn’t do the locating job a strut would. Again, you’ll find upper and lower mounts with rubber isolators, not a strut mount.

It’s worth noting for clarity that the “Crown Comfort” taxi model (a different platform entirely) did use simpler layouts in some years, but that’s not the S180 Crown sold as Royal/Athlete/Majesta in 2004. For the S180 Crown, if someone’s quoting strut mounts, they’re likely mixing it up with MacPherson‑equipped Toyotas.

What to look after instead as part of servicing:

• Front and rear shock absorber upper/lower mounts and insulators for cracking, perishing, or clunks over bumps.
• Front upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints for play, noise, or uneven tyre wear.
• Rear multi‑link bushes and ball joints, especially if there’s a thud or rear‑end shimmy.

Inspection at regular service intervals (or at WOF/roadworthy time) and after big kilometres or rough‑road use will keep the ride plush and the steering nice and precise, without chasing non‑existent “strut mounts.”

• Does a 2004 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?
  No. The S180 Crown (Royal/Athlete/Majesta) uses double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear suspension, so there are no MacPherson struts and no strut mounts. Steering loads go through the control arms and ball joints, not the damper top.
• What should be serviced instead of strut mounts?
  Check the shock absorber mounts/insulators, front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints, and the rear multi‑link bushes and ball joints. These are the wear items that affect ride and handling on the Crown.
• Do coilovers change this—will they add strut mounts?
  Aftermarket coilovers for the S180 Crown usually keep the double‑wishbone architecture. Some kits include a top “hat” or spherical bearing, but it’s not a MacPherson strut mount with a steering bearing, the wheel location still happens through the arms.