Parts for your 2010 Holden Colorado-Strut mounts

2010 Holden Colorado Strut Mounts — What’s Actually Fitted

For the 2010 Holden Colorado (RC series), strut mounts aren’t a thing. Technical references confirm the front end runs an independent double wishbone setup with torsion bars and a separate shock absorber, not a MacPherson strut. The Holden Colorado RC Workshop/Service Manual for front suspension describes upper and lower control arms with a torsion bar spring and standalone damper. The equivalent Isuzu D‑Max (the Colorado’s twin under the skin, same generation) Workshop Manual specifies the same layout. Parts catalogues back this up too: KYB Australia and Monroe Australia list front shock absorbers for the 2010 Colorado, with no strut mount kits offered for this model year.

Because it doesn’t use MacPherson struts, there’s no upper strut bearing plate or “strut top” to service or replace. The shock absorber doesn’t carry steering loads, that job is handled by the control arms and ball joints. Noise, vibration, or steering feel issues that some drivers might blame on a “strut mount” are, on this ute, more likely linked to worn control arm bushes, ball joints, sway bar links/bushes, or tired shock absorber bushes.

For owners chasing a tidy, quiet front end on a 2010 Colorado, the smart play is to focus on components it actually uses:

• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints (check for play, torn boots, or uneven tyre wear).
• Front shock absorbers and their rubber bushes (oil seepage, topping/bottoming, or clunks over corrugations).
• Torsion bar anchors/keys and crossmember mounts (ride height and preload set correctly, no cracks or corrosion).
• Sway bar (stabiliser) links and D‑bushes (creaks and knocks on low‑speed bumps).
• Wheel alignment after any front‑end work, especially ride height adjustments.

If the vehicle has been lifted or levelled via torsion keys, keep an eye on CV joint angles, droop travel, and upper ball joint bind. Regular servicing — every 10,000–15,000 km or if new noises pop up — will keep the front end tight and the steering honest. Bottom line: no strut mounts on this model year, so spend time and dollars where they matter for this suspension design.

FAQs

Does a 2010 Holden Colorado have strut mounts?
No. The 2010 RC Colorado uses double wishbones with torsion bars and a separate shock absorber, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no strut top/bearing to service.

What should be checked instead of strut mounts on a 2010 Colorado?
Focus on upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints, front shock absorbers and their bushes, sway bar links/bushes, and the torsion bar hardware. After any front‑end work or height changes, get a proper alignment and check tyre wear.

Will a lift kit add strut mounts to a 2010 Colorado?
No. Common RC lift methods involve torsion bar indexing and longer shocks. That still isn’t a MacPherson strut system, so there’s no strut mount added — just different shock and geometry considerations.