Parts for your 2007 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2007 Toyota Mark X strut mounts — what’s actually fitted?

For the 2007 Toyota Mark X (GRX120/121), traditional MacPherson strut mounts aren’t used. Toyota’s own technical literature specifies a double‑wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear, which means there’s no front MacPherson strut assembly that would require a rotating strut top mount with a bearing. Instead, the Mark X uses separate shock absorber assemblies with upper insulators and bushes that don’t serve as steering pivots.

This layout is detailed in Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) manual for the Mark X GRX120/121, which lists the front suspension as double wishbone and the rear as multi‑link. The Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for the 2007 GRX120 likewise shows front “shock absorber” components with “insulator” and related hardware rather than a “strut mount” or “strut bearing.” Major aftermarket application catalogues for shocks also list front shock absorbers (not struts) and call out mounting insulators instead of strut top bearings for this model. These are the correct parts to look for when servicing the car.

Why no strut mounts? In a double‑wishbone setup, the steering axis is carried by the upper and lower control arms and the steering knuckle, not by a strut tube. Because the shock doesn’t rotate to steer, there’s no need for the bearing‑type strut top mount used on MacPherson strut cars. The Mark X relies on control arm bushes and ball joints for location and steering geometry, with the shock absorber handling damping only.

For owners chasing knocks or vague handling, it’s worth focusing on what this Mark X actually uses: front and rear shock absorber upper insulators, control arm bushes, ball joints, stabiliser links and bushes, bump stops and dust boots. During servicing, inspect these for perished rubber, play or oil seepage from the shocks. Replace in pairs across an axle, torque fasteners at normal ride height, and book a wheel alignment after any arm, bush or shock work. That approach keeps the Mark X riding and steering as it should across Aussie and Kiwi roads without ordering the wrong “strut mount” parts.

• Technical sources referenced: Toyota Mark X GRX120/121 New Car Features (Suspension section), Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (GRX120, 2007MY) front/rear shock and insulator listings, mainstream aftermarket shock absorber application catalogues for GRX120.

Popular questions

Does a 2007 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?
No. The 2007 Mark X uses a double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear, so there are no MacPherson strut mounts. Instead, it has shock absorber upper insulators and related bushes that don’t contain a steering bearing.

What parts should be checked instead of strut mounts on a Mark X?
Have a look at the shock absorber upper insulators, control arm bushes, ball joints, stabiliser links and bushes, and the shocks themselves for leaks. These components are the usual culprits for clunks, vibration or tyre wear on this model.

Can aftermarket catalogues list a “strut mount” for the Mark X?
Some catalogues use “strut mount” as a catch‑all term for a top mount. For the 2007 Mark X, the correct items are shock absorber mounts/insulators, not a bearing‑type strut top. Cross‑check part names against Toyota EPC for GRX120 to be sure.