Parts for your 2010 Toyota Crown-Struts

2010 Toyota Crown struts — what’s actually fitted

Short answer: the 2010 Toyota Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts. Technical references including the Toyota Crown S200-series Repair Manual (Suspension section), Toyota’s 2008 Crown launch specifications, and model brochures for the Royal/Athlete/Hybrid confirm the S200 Crown runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear, with separate dampers and coils rather than strut assemblies. General reference guides covering the S200 platform note the same layout.

Why no struts? The Crown is a premium rear‑wheel‑drive sedan tuned for quiet, controlled ride and sharp steering. A double wishbone front lets Toyota precisely manage camber and caster through the suspension stroke, keeping the tyre planted and reducing bump steer and NVH. A MacPherson strut is lighter and cheaper, great for space efficiency in smaller front‑drive cars, but it doesn’t offer the same geometry control the Crown chassis targets. Many Crowns also feature Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) or, on select grades, air‑assisted systems — again paired with arms and links rather than a strut tower.

So if there are no struts, what should owners look after? Think dampers, arms, and bushes. Routine servicing should pick up:

• Front and rear dampers for leaks, fade, or knocking
• Upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints for play or perishing
• Stabiliser (sway‑bar) links and bushes for clunks
• Damper mounts/insulators and spring seats for noise or cracking
• Alignment settings if there’s uneven tyre wear or pulling

As a rule of thumb, have the suspension inspected every service or 20,000 km, and consider damper replacement around the 80,000–120,000 km mark if ride control drops off — sooner with heavy loads or rough roads. If the car has AVS or height control, replacement parts and calibration need the correct procedure and scan‑tool checks. Always finish suspension work with a proper wheel alignment to protect those tyres and keep the steering feel tidy.

Does a 2010 Toyota Crown have struts?

No. The S200 Crown uses double wishbone front and multi‑link rear suspension with separate dampers and springs, not MacPherson struts. Some variants add AVS or air assistance, still without a strut layout.

What should be replaced instead of struts on a Crown?

Focus on dampers, control arm bushes and ball joints, stabiliser links/bushes, and damper mounts. Replace worn parts in pairs on an axle and get a wheel alignment afterwards.

Can coilovers be fitted, and are they “struts” on a Crown?

Quality coilover kits can replace the Crown’s separate damper and spring assemblies, but they don’t convert the car to a MacPherson strut design. Choose reputable kit options, ensure legal compliance, and have the geometry set by a specialist for safe, predictable handling.