Parts for your 2005 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2005 Toyota Crown strut mounts: are they actually a thing on this model?

Short answer: no, the 2005 Toyota Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so traditional “strut mounts” aren’t a service item on this car. The S180-series Crown (GRS18# and UZS18#) runs a front double‑wishbone suspension and a rear multi‑link setup. In a MacPherson system, the strut is a structural member and needs a top strut mount with a bearing to handle steering loads. On the Crown’s double‑wishbone design, wheel location is handled by upper and lower control arms, so the damper’s top is simply an insulator/mount, not a load‑bearing strut mount with a steering bearing.

Referencing technical sources used by workshops and parts interpreters supports this: the Toyota New Car Features (NCF) for the S180 Crown describes a double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) listings for GRS18# show upper and lower arms, ball joints, and shock absorber insulators rather than a strut top mount and bearing, 2005 Crown brochures/spec sheets and widely cited technical summaries also specify double‑wishbone front suspension. Secondary reference: industry summaries such as “Toyota Crown (S180)” note the same layout.

Because the Crown isn’t built around MacPherson struts, the usual “strut mount clunk” and “binding strut bearing” issues don’t apply. If there’s a knock over corrugations or a vague front end, a technician will instead look at control arm bushes, upper and lower ball joints, stabiliser (sway bar) links and bushes, and the shock absorber upper insulators and dust boots. Oil misting on the shock body points to damper wear rather than a failed strut top.

Owners chasing comfort and handling should prioritise these checks at service time, especially if the car has lived with rough roads or heavy city kilometres:

• Upper and lower control arm bushes for cracking or separation.
• Upper/lower ball joints for play.
• Shock absorber condition, upper insulators, bump stops, and dust boots.
• Stabiliser links and D‑bushes for free play.
• Rear multi‑link arm bushes and shock mounts for noise and movement.

When replacing arms, bushes, or dampers, a proper four‑wheel alignment is a must to protect tyres and restore straight‑line feel. Quality OE or reputable aftermarket components, torqued at ride height, will keep the Crown riding quietly and tracking neatly without the need for any “strut mount” replacement because, on this model, that part isn’t part of the design.

Technical references (no external links provided):

• Toyota New Car Features (NCF) – S180‑series Crown: front double‑wishbone, rear multi‑link.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) – GRS18#/UZS18# front suspension: arms, ball joints, shock insulators, no strut top bearing.
• 2005 Toyota Crown specification/brochure data indicating suspension layout.
• Secondary industry summaries listing S180 Crown with double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear.

Popular questions about 2005 Toyota Crown strut mounts

Does a 2005 Toyota Crown have strut mounts?

No, not in the MacPherson‑strut sense.

The S180 Crown uses a double‑wishbone front end.

Double‑wishbone suspensions don’t need a steering strut top bearing.

Instead, they use upper and lower control arms.

The damper has a rubber insulator, not a strut mount.

Rear suspension is multi‑link, also without strut tops.

Noise up front usually isn’t a “strut mount” on this car.

Think bushes, ball joints, or sway‑bar links instead.

Parts catalogues list shock insulators, not strut bearings.

Workshops align after arm or bush replacement.

So, no strut mounts to replace on this model.

Service the correct components for the best result.

What should be checked instead of strut mounts on a 2005 Crown?

Front upper and lower control arm bushes.

Upper and lower ball joints for free play.

Shock absorbers for leaks or weak damping.

Shock upper insulators and dust boots.

Stabiliser links for looseness and noise.

Stabiliser D‑bushes for wear and squeaks.

Rear multi‑link arm bushes and joints.

Tyre wear patterns that hint at alignment issues.

Fastener torque at ride height to protect bushes.

Wheel alignment after any suspension work.

Quality parts to maintain NVH and handling.

Regular checks every 20–40,000 km on rough roads.

Can MacPherson struts be retrofitted to a 2005 Crown?

Practically, no—its chassis isn’t designed for them.

MacPherson systems need a strut tower and top bearing.

The Crown uses double‑wishbone geometry from factory.

Mounting points and loads are completely different.

Retrofitting would require major structural changes.

Certification and compliance would be problematic.

Handling could be worse, not better, after conversion.

Parts availability and support would be limited.

It’s smarter to refresh arms, bushes, and dampers.

Quality shocks will sharpen ride and control.

Keep the factory geometry for balanced dynamics.

Save time and money by servicing what’s fitted.