Parts for your 2010 Toyota Crown-Struts

Are struts used on the 2010 Toyota Crown?

Short answer: no, struts aren’t used on the 2010 Toyota Crown. The S200-series Crown (including Royal, Athlete and related grades sold around 2010) runs a front double-wishbone suspension and a rear multi-link setup, not MacPherson struts. This layout is confirmed by Toyota’s Crown S200 New Car Features (NCF) manual, the Toyota Global Newsroom release for the 13th‑generation Crown, and major suspension catalogues from KYB and Monroe that list shock absorbers (not strut assemblies) for the GRS200/201 series.

Why no struts? The Crown is a premium rear‑wheel‑drive sedan, and Toyota engineered it for precise wheel control, a calm ride and surefooted handling. A double‑wishbone front end lets the engineers dial in camber gain and caster more accurately than a MacPherson strut, helping the front tyres hold their contact patch during cornering and braking. Because the damper isn’t a load‑bearing locating member (as it would be in a strut), side‑loads on the shock are reduced, which improves ride quality and damper longevity. Down the back, a multi‑link arrangement isolates road harshness and fine‑tunes toe and camber changes under load, which suits the Crown’s quiet, refined character.

So, while people often say “struts” as a catch‑all, the 2010 Toyota Crown uses conventional shock absorbers with coil springs rather than structural MacPherson struts. That’s great news for ride comfort and tyre wear when everything’s in good nick, but it does mean there are a few more arms and bushes to keep an eye on as the kilometres rack up.

What should owners service instead of “struts” on a 2010 Toyota Crown?

• Shock absorbers (front and rear): inspect for oil seepage, dents or fading, many will be tired by 80,000–120,000 km depending on road conditions.
• Top mounts/insulators and dust boots: perished rubber can add noise and vibration.
• Control arm bushes and ball joints (front upper/lower, rear multi‑link arms): look for cracking, play or split boots.
• Sway bar links and bushes: a common source of clunks over sharp bumps.
• Wheel alignment: check after any suspension work to protect tyres and keep it tracking straight.

Tell‑tales that the Crown’s shocks or bushes need attention include a bouncy or floaty feel, nose‑dive under brakes, uneven tyre wear on the shoulders, creaks or clunks over speed humps, and longer stopping distances on rough surfaces. A workshop that knows Crowns can pressure‑test shocks, check bush deflection and torque fasteners with the vehicle at ride height. Quality OEM‑equivalent parts, correct torque specs and a post‑repair alignment will keep the big Toyota feeling planted and comfy on Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions about 2010 Toyota Crown “struts”

Does the 2010 Toyota Crown have struts at the front or rear?

No. The 2010 Crown uses a double‑wishbone front and multi‑link rear suspension with separate shock absorbers and coil springs. Some folks call any damper a “strut”, but technically the Crown does not use MacPherson struts.

What should be replaced instead of struts on a 2010 Toyota Crown?

Focus on the shock absorbers, top mounts, control arm bushes and ball joints, plus sway bar links and bushes. After any suspension work, a proper wheel alignment is a must to protect tyres and keep the steering feel crisp.

Can aftermarket coilovers be fitted to a 2010 Toyota Crown, and do they make it a strut setup?

Quality coilovers can be fitted and will replace the shock and spring assembly, but they don’t turn the Crown into a MacPherson‑strut car. If fitting coilovers in Australia or New Zealand, choose reputable brands, check certification rules, and book an alignment (and corner‑weighting if chasing the best balance).