Parts for your 2010 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

2010 Toyota HiAce strut mounts — are they used on this van?

Short answer: no, the 2010 Toyota HiAce (H200 series) doesn’t use strut mounts. Toyota’s own technical literature — the HiAce 200 Series New Car Features (H200, 2004–2013) and the Repair Manual used by dealers — specifies a double-wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, plus a live rear axle with leaf springs. Because it’s not a MacPherson strut setup, there are no strut top mounts or strut bearings on this model. You’ll find the same story echoed in parts catalogues from major suspension suppliers, which list front shock absorbers and bushes for 200-series HiAce, not strut assemblies or strut tops.

Strut mounts belong to MacPherson strut systems where the damper and spring form a structural “strut” and the top mount carries body load while allowing the strut to rotate with steering. The HiAce’s front end separates these jobs: the torsion bar provides the spring force, the upper and lower arms locate the hub, and a stand-alone shock absorber manages damping. Up top, the shock fixes to the body with rubber bushes and washers — not a bearing-type strut mount — so there’s nothing called a “strut mount” to replace.

If a HiAce driver’s chasing front-end knocks, vibration, or vague steering, the likely culprits are the usual wear items for this suspension layout. Think shock absorber upper bushes, sway-bar links and bushes, lower control arm bushes, and upper/lower ball joints. Given the loads many HiAces carry across Aussie and Kiwi roads, these parts deserve regular checks.

• Inspect front shock absorbers and their upper/lower bushes for play or perishing.
• Check front control arm bushes and both ball joints for wear or torn boots.
• Look over sway-bar links and D-bushes for free play or cracking.
• After any suspension work, get a wheel alignment to keep tyres wearing evenly.

As a rule of thumb, have the front suspension looked over at each service (10,000–15,000 km), or sooner if the van works hard, tows, or lives on corrugated roads. Fresh bushes and tight joints make a massive difference to steering feel, braking stability, and tyre life — all the good stuff a working HiAce needs.

Popular questions about 2010 Toyota HiAce strut mounts

Does a 2010 Toyota HiAce have strut mounts?

No. The 2010 HiAce (H200) runs a double-wishbone front end with torsion bars and separate shocks, not MacPherson struts. That means there are no strut top mounts or strut bearings to replace.

Toyota’s New Car Features and dealer Repair Manual both describe this layout, and major aftermarket catalogues don’t list strut tops for the 200-series HiAce.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts when fixing a HiAce front-end clunk?

Start with the shock absorber upper bushes, sway-bar links and D-bushes, and the control arm bushes. Worn ball joints (upper and lower) are also common sources of knock or vague steering.

If the van’s loaded often, those rubber components age faster. Replacing tired bushes and joints usually restores steering feel and quiets the front end.

How often should the HiAce front suspension mounts and bushes be checked?

Have them inspected at every service (around 10,000–15,000 km) or sooner if you’re on rough roads, carrying heavy loads, or you notice clunks or tyre wear.

Regular inspections help catch play in bushes and joints early, protect tyres, and keep the van tracking straight under brakes.