Parts for your 2006 Honda Elysion-Struts

2006 Honda Elysion — Are struts used, or not?

For the 2006 Honda Elysion, “struts” aren’t the go. Technical sources confirm the Elysion runs double-wishbone suspension front and rear, which uses separate shock absorbers and coil springs rather than MacPherson struts. Honda Motor Co.’s Elysion press information (May 2004) specifies double‑wishbone suspension at both ends, and the RR1–RR4 Factory Service Manual’s Suspension section shows upper and lower control arms with a damper/spring unit, not a structural strut. The Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 2006 model year also lists front and rear shock absorbers and control arms, with no strut assemblies.

Why no struts on this model? Honda engineered the Elysion with double wishbones to deliver stable handling, a low floor and smooth ride suitable for a large MPV. A double-wishbone layout lets the wheels keep better camber control through travel, helping tyre contact and comfort with a loaded cabin. Because the damper isn’t a structural member like a MacPherson strut, Honda can tune geometry and packaging (bonnet height, footwells, and floor) without the big strut towers you’d see in many passenger cars.

• Better camber control and steering feel for a heavy people-mover
• Low-floor packaging and cabin space without tall strut towers
• Separate shock and spring components that are easy to service individually

Shopping tip: many listings loosely call the Elysion’s front dampers “struts”, but for the 2006 Elysion they’re shock absorbers (dampers) with coils in a double-wishbone setup. When servicing, the sensible replacement set for each corner is the shock absorber, bump stop, dust boot, and—if worn—top mounts and bushings. After any suspension work, a wheel alignment is smart to protect tyres and keep it tracking straight.

Signs it’s time to replace shocks on an Elysion include fluid seepage down the damper body, clunks over bumps, floaty rebound, longer braking distances on corrugations, and uneven tyre wear. On mixed Aussie and Kiwi roads, many owners plan inspections around 80,000–120,000 km and replace as condition dictates. Use quality parts matched to the RR1–RR4 code, torque everything to spec from the service manual, and recheck fasteners after a few hundred kilometres.

Popular questions about 2006 Honda Elysion “struts”

Does the 2006 Honda Elysion use struts?
No. It uses double-wishbone suspension front and rear with separate shock absorbers and coil springs. Some sellers label the dampers as “struts”, but they’re not structural MacPherson struts.

What should be replaced when servicing the front suspension?
Typically the shock absorber, bump stop, dust boot and, if there’s play or noise, the top mount and control arm bushes/ball joints. Finish with a wheel alignment.

How often should the shocks be replaced?
There’s no fixed interval, condition and kilometres matter most. Many replace between 80,000–120,000 km depending on load and road quality. Look for leaks, knocking, poor rebound, and uneven tyre wear.