Parts for your 2007 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2007 Toyota Land Cruiser strut mounts — are they actually used?

Short answer: no. On the 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (100 Series), there aren’t MacPherson struts or “strut mounts” in the usual sense. The front end is either independent double-wishbone with torsion bars (UZJ100/HDJ100) or a live axle with separate coils and shocks on some variants. In both setups the shock absorber is not a structural strut and doesn’t carry steering loads, so there’s no top strut mount/bearing like you’d find on a small hatch or sedan. This is detailed in Toyota’s Repair Manual (Chassis – Front Suspension, UZJ100/HDJ100) and shown in the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for 1998–2007 models, which list separate shock absorber bushes/insulators rather than a strut top assembly.

Plenty of owners search for “2007 Toyota Land Cruiser strut-mounts” when chasing front-end clunks. What they usually need are front shock absorber upper and lower bushes/insulators, sway bar link/bush kits, or control arm bushes and ball joints. Those components take the load and isolate vibration in the 100 Series design.

It’s also worth noting the changeover to the 200 Series late in 2007. Even then, Toyota uses a double-wishbone front with a coilover shock assembly. While there is an upper support/insulator, it’s still not a MacPherson strut with a rotating bearing plate. Toyota’s New Car Features for the 200 Series describes an upper support for the damper, not a strut tower bearing.

• Why there’s no strut mount: double wishbones and a torsion bar (or coil) carry chassis and steering loads, the shock only damps movement.
• What to service instead: front shock bushes/insulators, sway bar bushes/links, upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and for live-axle variants, radius arm and panhard rod bushes.
• Symptoms to watch: clunks over corrugations, vague steering, front-end knock when braking, uneven tyre wear, or oil weeping from a shock.

Good practice for Aussie and Kiwi conditions is to inspect these items every 20,000–30,000 km, sooner if the vehicle tows, runs heavier accessories, or sees rough tracks. Replace rubber bushes in pairs (left/right), torque fasteners at normal ride height, and recheck alignment after any control arm or ball joint work.

Chasing a “strut mount” on a 2007 Land Cruiser usually sends owners down the wrong path. Focus on the shock insulators and the usual 100 Series wear points and the big wagon will stay tight and quiet.

Does a 2007 Land Cruiser have strut mounts?

No. The 100 Series uses double wishbones with a separate shock (or a live axle), so there’s no MacPherson strut and no traditional strut top mount/bearing. The top of the shock uses bushes/insulators instead.

What should be replaced if there’s a front-end clunk?

Start with front shock absorber upper and lower bushes/insulators, sway bar links and bushes, and check upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints. On live-axle variants, inspect radius arm and panhard rod bushes. Replace worn parts in pairs and road test.

How often should these parts be checked?

Every 20,000–30,000 km, or after hard off-road use. Look for perished rubber, movement in bushes, oil on shocks, and any play in ball joints. An alignment check is wise after suspension work.