Parts for your 2004 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2004toyotalandcruiser strutmounts — are they actually a thing?

Chasing 2004toyotalandcruiser strutmounts? For the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (100 Series: UZJ100, HDJ100, and HZJ105), strut mounts aren’t used or relevant. Technical documentation identifies that model’s front suspension as a double‑wishbone setup (IFS on 100 Series, solid axle on 105 Series) with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, not MacPherson struts. Because there’s no strut, there’s no strut top mount or bearing to service.

Technical sources: Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) for the 100 Series and the Toyota Repair Manual (Chassis) for UZJ100/HDJ100 specify “Front Suspension: Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar” and list a separate shock absorber. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for 2004 Land Cruiser shows front “Shock Absorber Assy” and mounting bushes, not a strut or strut bearing. Independent manuals for AU/NZ markets (e.g., Gregory’s/Ellery’s and Haynes covering 1998–2007 100 Series) describe the same arrangement. Even vehicles optioned with AHC (Active Height Control) still use shocks/actuators, not MacPherson struts.

Why this matters: a MacPherson strut carries vehicle load and locates the wheel, it needs a strut mount and usually a bearing at the top. The 2004 Land Cruiser’s shock is non‑structural—its top fixes with bushes and a nut, and suspension location is handled by the control arms (or the live axle on 105). So “strutmounts” don’t apply to this model.

What to check instead during servicing: up front, inspect shock absorber upper and lower bushes, upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints, sway bar links and bushes, and torsion bar anchors. At the rear, look at the coil spring seats/isolators, upper and lower shock bushes, trailing arm and panhard rod bushes. If there are clunks over corrugations, vague steering, uneven tyre wear, or oily shocks, those are good cues to replace the relevant bushes or dampers. On AHC‑equipped vehicles, also assess the accumulators and fluid condition.

Quick tip for parts ordering in AU/NZ: ask for “front shock upper mount bushes” or “rear shock bushes” for a 100 Series, not “strut mounts”. That’ll save time and mismatches at the counter.

• Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series New Car Features (NCF), Front Suspension: Double Wishbone with Torsion Bar (UZJ100/HDJ100)
• Toyota Repair Manual (Chassis) for 100 Series via Toyota TIS, sections: Front Suspension and Shock Absorber
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), 2004 UZJ100: Front/Rear Shock Absorber diagrams (no strut/bearing listed)
• Gregory’s/Ellery’s and Haynes manuals covering Toyota Land Cruiser 1998–2007 (100/105 Series)

FAQs — 2004toyotalandcruiser strutmounts

Does a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser have strut mounts?

No. The 2004 Land Cruiser 100/105 uses double‑wishbone IFS (or a live front axle on 105) with separate shock absorbers, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no strut top bearing/mount.

Owners should instead look at shock absorber bushes and hardware, control arm bushes, ball joints, and sway bar links for any knocks or handling issues.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a 2004 Land Cruiser?

Front shock upper and lower bushes, upper/lower control arm bushes, sway bar link and D‑bushes, ball joints, and torsion bar mounts are the usual suspects. At the rear, check shock bushes, trailing arm and panhard rod bushes, and coil isolators.

If fitted with AHC, include fluid condition, height sensors, and accumulators in the inspection routine.

Can Prado (120 Series) strut mounts fit a 2004 Land Cruiser?

No. The Prado 120 runs MacPherson struts up front, which is a different design entirely. The 2004 100/105 uses shocks with bushes, so Prado strut mounts won’t fit or function correctly.

Stick to parts specified for the 100/105 Series to avoid fitment issues and headaches.