Parts for your 2009 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2009 Toyota Mark X – Are strut mounts actually a thing on this model?

Short answer: no, the 2009 Toyota Mark X does not use strut mounts in the usual MacPherson-strut sense. The model (GRX130 series, launched in 2009) runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear setup. Technical references that outline this include Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) and the factory Repair Manual front and rear suspension sections, plus the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC), which list upper shock insulators/mounts rather than bearing-type strut mounts. In aftermarket catalogues for this chassis, leading damper brands typically specify “shock absorber mount/insulator” for the Mark X rather than “strut mount”.

Why that matters: a strut mount is a specific top mount used on a MacPherson strut, carrying both suspension and steering loads via a bearing. The Mark X’s double wishbone front end carries steering and suspension loads through upper and lower control arms, so the damper (shock) isn’t a structural “strut”. As a result, there’s no strut mount with an integrated thrust bearing at the top. Instead, the car uses rubberised shock absorber upper mounts/insulators that isolate noise and vibration but don’t steer.

So, for anyone hunting “2009 Toyota Mark X strut mounts”, what they actually need to look at are the shock absorber top mounts (insulators), spring seats, and associated bushings. These components can age, harden, or crack, causing knocks over bumps, vague road feel, or light clunks at low speed. They’re usually serviced together with the shocks.

Best practice for servicing on this model:

• Inspect front and rear shock upper mounts/insulators for splits, perishing, or torn locating sleeves whenever the shocks are out.
• Replace mounts in axle pairs if there’s any play, deformation, or noise. It’s false economy to fit new dampers on tired mounts.
• Check coil spring seats, dust boots, and bump stops, replace if cracked or missing.
• After reassembly, book a wheel alignment to keep tyre wear and handling on point.
• Torque fasteners with the suspension at ride height to avoid preloading bushes.

Owners after firmer handling sometimes fit coilovers. Those kits arrive with their own top mounts (often called “top hats”), but again, they’re not “strut mounts” in the MacPherson sense for this chassis. Pick reputable gear, confirm NVH expectations, and keep to NZ/AU road-legal standards.

Popular questions about 2009 Toyota Mark X strut mounts

Does a 2009 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?

No. The GRX130 Mark X uses double wishbone front and multi-link rear suspension, so it doesn’t use MacPherson-style strut mounts with a steering bearing. It has shock absorber upper mounts/insulators instead, which isolate noise and vibration but don’t carry steering loads.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts on a 2009 Mark X?

When chasing clunks or refreshing the ride, focus on the front and rear shock upper mounts/insulators, spring seats, dust boots, bump stops, and any tired control arm bushes. If shocks are due, replace mounts at the same time for a tidy result.

Do coilovers for the Mark X include strut-type top mounts?

Most quality coilover kits come with their own top mounts, but on the Mark X they’re simply the coilover’s upper mount, not a traditional strut mount. They don’t include a steering thrust bearing because the car’s steering geometry is handled by the wishbones, not a strut tower.