Parts for your 2007 Toyota Mark x-Struts

Are struts used on the 2007 Toyota Mark X?

Short answer: no, the 2007 Toyota Mark X (GRX120/121) doesn’t use MacPherson struts. Technical sources, including Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) for the GRX120/121 series, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), and the factory Repair Manual (Suspension section), specify a double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear. Those layouts use separate shock absorbers and coil springs, with upper and lower control arms up front, rather than a structural “strut” assembly.

Why no struts? The Mark X is a rear-wheel drive sedan aimed at balanced handling and ride comfort. A double wishbone front end lets Toyota precisely control camber and caster through the suspension’s travel, improving steering feel and tyre contact. The rear multi-link helps the car track cleanly and soak up rough patches without crashiness. In both cases the damper (shock) isn’t a load-bearing strut, it’s simply a shock absorber paired with a coil spring.

Owners looking for “struts” for this model will actually be shopping for shock absorbers (dampers), coil springs, top insulators/mounts, and associated arms, ball joints, and bushings. If a catalogue lists “front struts” for a 2007 Mark X, it’s usually just using strut as a generic term for a shock assembly. Cross-checking part diagrams in the Toyota EPC will show separate shocks, springs, and control arms rather than a one-piece strut with a steering knuckle.

• Typical service targets: shock absorbers that are leaking or have gone soft (excessive bounce, floaty feel), worn control arm bushes (shimmy, braking instability), and tired stabiliser links (clunks over small bumps).
• Good practice: replace shocks in axle pairs, fit new top insulators if perished, and get a proper wheel alignment afterwards. Listen for knocks, look for oil misting on the damper bodies, and keep an eye on uneven tyre wear.

For those considering coilovers, they replace the shock and spring units but the suspension geometry remains wishbone/multi-link. Choose kits specified for GRX120/121 and ensure compliance with local AU/NZ regulations if ride height is altered.

Popular questions

Does the 2007 Toyota Mark X have front or rear struts?
No. It runs a double wishbone front and multi-link rear, so it uses separate shock absorbers and coil springs rather than MacPherson struts. Some parts sites label shocks as “struts”, but the factory documentation (NCF, EPC, and Repair Manual) confirms there are no structural struts in this model.

What should be replaced if the Mark X feels bouncy or knocks over bumps?
Start with the shock absorbers and top insulators, then inspect control arm bushes, ball joints, and stabiliser links. Worn shocks cause float and long stopping distances, tired bushes and links cause clunks and vague steering. Replace in pairs and book an alignment.

Can coilovers be fitted to a 2007 Mark X and are they considered struts?
Yes, quality coilovers made for GRX120/121 will fit, replacing the shock and spring assemblies. They’re not “struts” in the MacPherson sense, they’re coilover dampers within the wishbone/multi-link setup. Set them up sensibly and check AU/NZ legal requirements for ride height changes.