Parts for your 2005 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

2005 Toyota Hiace strut mounts — relevant or not?

For the 2005 Toyota Hiace (H200 series), strut mounts aren’t a thing. Technical references including Toyota’s Hiace workshop/repair manual for the H200, the Toyota electronic parts catalogue, and common suspension catalogues from KYB and Monroe all show the front suspension as a double-wishbone layout with a torsion bar and separate shock absorber, not a MacPherson strut. Because there’s no strut, there’s no strut top mount or strut bearing on this model.

Here’s why that matters: a MacPherson strut uses a combined spring-and-damper strut that pivots for steering, so it needs a strut mount (often with an integrated bearing) at the top. The 2005 Hiace uses upper and lower control arms (wishbones) with ball joints to locate the steering knuckle, while the front shock absorber is mounted separately and doesn’t act as a steering pivot. That separate shock uses rubber bushes and simple mounting hardware, not a strut top mount.

• Front design per Toyota H200 documents: double wishbone, torsion bar spring, stabiliser bar, separate shock absorber.
• No MacPherson strut assembly, so no strut top or strut bearing.
• Relevant service items: shocks, upper/lower ball joints, control arm bushes, torsion bar condition/adjustment, sway bar links and bushes, wheel alignment.

For owners chasing front-end noises or vague steering on a 2005 Hiace, the fix won’t be “new strut mounts” because they aren’t fitted. Attention is better placed on worn shock absorber bushes, tired ball joints, cracked control arm bushes, and sloppy sway bar links. A proper inspection should also include torsion bar ride height and bush condition. When shocks are replaced, new mounting bushes and washers should be fitted and bolts torqued to spec from the Toyota manual. After any suspension work, a wheel alignment is smart to keep tyre wear tidy and the van tracking straight.

So, while “strut mounts” pop up in parts chats a lot, they don’t apply to the 2005 Hiace. The good news is the Hiace’s front end is tough and straightforward to service with readily available bushes, ball joints and shocks across Australia and New Zealand.

• Popular questions about 2005 Toyota Hiace strut mounts

Do 2005 Toyota Hiace vans have strut mounts?

No. The 2005 Hiace uses a double-wishbone front end with a torsion bar and separate shock absorber, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no strut top mount. Steering pivoting happens through the upper and lower ball joints, not through a strut bearing.

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

Look at the front shock absorber bushes and mounts, upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushes, sway bar links and bushes, and torsion bar ride height/anchors. These are the usual culprits for clunks, vibration, or wandering on this model.

Can aftermarket struts be fitted to convert a 2005 Hiace to use strut mounts?

Not practically. The chassis and knuckle geometry are designed for wishbones with separate shocks. Converting to a MacPherson strut would require major fabrication and engineering approval. For performance or load handling, quality shocks and fresh bushes are the realistic upgrades.