Parts for your 2006 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2006 Toyota Land Cruiser strut mounts — do they apply?

Short answer: strut mounts aren’t used on the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (100 Series: UZJ100/HDJ100). Technical documentation specifies that this model runs an independent double‑wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, and a live rear axle with coil springs and separate shocks. There’s no MacPherson strut assembly, so there’s no strut top mount/bearing to service or replace. Relevant sources include the Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 Repair Manual (RM1140U), Toyota New Car Features for the 100 Series, and the 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser specifications which list “independent double‑wishbone with torsion bars” up front and “4‑link coil‑spring solid rear axle.”

Why no strut mounts? A strut mount is specific to MacPherson strut setups, acting as the upper insulator and bearing that allows the strut to pivot with steering while isolating noise and vibration. The 100 Series carries the steering knuckle on upper and lower control arms, with the springing handled by torsion bars (front) and coils (rear). Shock absorbers are stand‑alone units with rubber bushes at their mounts, so there’s simply no role for a strut top mount on this chassis.

Owners chasing knocks, creaks or vague steering on a 2006 Land Cruiser should look to components that do exist on the platform rather than hunting for a non‑existent strut mount.

• Front: upper and lower control arm bushes, upper/lower ball joints, shock absorber bushes, sway‑bar bushes and links, and torsion bar anchors/adjusters.
• Rear: shock absorber bushes, upper/lower control arm bushes, panhard rod bush, and sway‑bar hardware.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect shock absorber bushings for cracking or squish, check for oil misting on the shock bodies, verify ball joint boots are intact, and assess sway‑bar bush play. On high‑kilometre trucks or vehicles that see corrugations and off‑road work across Australia and New Zealand, rubber components and ball joints can tire earlier, preventative replacement restores ride quality and keeps tyres wearing evenly.

If someone’s been told they need “strut mounts” on a 2006 Land Cruiser, it’s worth double‑checking the model isn’t actually a Prado (120 Series), which does use front MacPherson struts with strut top mounts. For the 100 Series Land Cruiser, the correct maintenance path focuses on shocks, control arm bushes, ball joints and related hardware.

Popular questions

Does a 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser have strut mounts?
No. The 100 Series uses double‑wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shocks, and a coil‑spring live rear axle. That layout doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so there are no strut top mounts or strut bearings to replace.

What should be checked instead of strut mounts when there’s a clunk?
Look at the front upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints, shock absorber bushes, and sway‑bar bushes/links. In the rear, inspect shock bushes, control arm bushes and the panhard rod bush. These are the usual suspects for knocks and looseness on a 100 Series.

How often should suspension bushes and shocks be inspected?
At every service or at least every 10,000–15,000 km, and sooner if the vehicle regularly tows or travels on rough roads. Replace parts showing cracking, oil leaks, torn boots or excessive play to keep the Land Cruiser riding tight and tracking straight.