Parts for your 2004 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2004 Toyota Land Cruiser strut-mounts: are they used, and what to check instead

For the 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, strut-mounts aren’t a thing. Technical sources including the Toyota factory repair manual for the 100/105 Series front and rear suspension sections, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for UZJ100/HDJ100/HZJ105, and mainstream workshop guides (Haynes/Gregory’s covering 1998–2007 models) all show no MacPherson strut assemblies and therefore no strut-mounts on these vehicles.

Here’s why: the 2004 Land Cruiser came in two suspension flavours depending on variant and market. Most 100 Series models run independent front suspension (double wishbone with torsion bars and a separate shock absorber). Some 105 Series models run a live-axle front end with coil springs and separate shocks. The rear is a solid axle with coils and separate shocks. MacPherson struts—which need a dedicated strut-mount at the body tower—aren’t used in either layout. Instead, the shocks bolt in with bushes and washers, and the upper body attachment is simply a shock mount, not a strut top.

Owners chasing noises or vague steering and searching for “strut-mounts” on a 2004 Land Cruiser will be better served inspecting the parts that actually wear in these setups:

• Front shock absorber upper and lower bushes and hardware
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints (IFS models)
• Torsion bar anchors and adjusters (IFS models)
• Front live-axle radius arm bushes (105 Series)
• Rear upper/lower trailing arm bushes and the panhard rod bush
• Sway bar links and D-bushes front and rear
• Steering tie-rod ends and rack/relay components (depending on variant)

If there’s a clunk over corrugations, a shimmy after hitting a pothole, or uneven tyre wear, it’s far more likely to be tired bushes, a flogged-out ball joint, or a worn shock than a “strut-mount” issue. Regular servicing should include checking all suspension bushes for cracking or separation, confirming shock absorbers aren’t leaking and have firm rebound, and re-torquing key fasteners at normal ride height. On high-kilometre Cruisers, a fresh set of quality shocks plus new control arm and panhard bushes can make them feel tight again without chasing a non-existent strut top.

• Does a 2004 Land Cruiser have strut-mounts?
• What causes front-end clunks if there’s no strut-mount?
• How can someone tell if their 2004 is a 100 or 105 Series for parts ordering?

Does a 2004 Land Cruiser have strut-mounts?
No. The 2004 Land Cruiser uses either double wishbone IFS with torsion bars and separate shocks, or a live-axle front end with coils and separate shocks. Neither design uses MacPherson struts, so there are no strut-mounts to replace.

What causes front-end clunks if there’s no strut-mount?
Common culprits are worn shock bushes, sway bar links, tired control arm bushes or ball joints (IFS), or loose hardware. On 105 Series, check radius arm bushes. A proper inspection on a hoist with a pry bar usually reveals the offending bush or joint.

How can someone tell if their 2004 is a 100 or 105 Series for parts ordering?
Check the front suspension: upper and lower control arms mean 100 Series IFS, a solid axle housing with radius arms means 105 Series. The VIN/model code helps too (e.g., UZJ100/HDJ100 vs HZJ105). Ordering parts based on series and engine code avoids mismatches.