Parts for your 2011 Honda Elysion-Strut mounts

2011 Honda Elysion strut-mounts: are they used or relevant?

Short answer: strut-mounts aren’t used on the 2011 Honda Elysion. Technical sources including the Honda Elysion Service Manual (2004–2012, chassis RR1–RR6, Suspension section), the Honda EPC/parts catalogue for RR1–RR6, and Honda’s original product materials for Elysion all describe a double wishbone suspension layout front and rear, not a MacPherson strut. Because there’s no MacPherson strut assembly, there’s no steering-bearing style strut mount at the top of the front suspension.

On a MacPherson-strut vehicle, the strut mount sits at the top of the tower, carries the car’s weight at that corner, and often houses a bearing that lets the strut rotate with steering. The Elysion’s double wishbone design uses upper and lower control arms with a separate damper and spring. The damper attaches to the body via an upper “insulator” or damper mount bush, but it doesn’t act as a steering pivot. That’s why any product labelled “strut-mounts” isn’t applicable to this model.

What owners and techs should look at instead is the condition of the Elysion’s damper upper insulators, bump stops, dust boots and the many arm bushes and ball joints that make the double wishbone setup ride so nicely. If there are clunks over speed humps, a dull thud on sharp edges, wandering at motorway speeds, uneven tyre wear, or visible oil weep from the shocks, it’s time for inspection. When replacing dampers or upper insulators, use quality parts, torque the arm bushes at normal ride height, and book a proper wheel alignment afterwards to set camber and toe correctly.

• Service focus items: front/rear damper upper insulators, dust boots and bump stops
• Control arm bushes and ball joints (upper and lower)
• Stabiliser (sway) bar links and bushes, rear trailing arm/compliance bushes

If a catalogue shows “strut-mounts” for a 2011 Elysion, it’s likely a generic listing. The correct terminology for this model is damper/shock absorber upper insulator or mount, not a strut mount.

Popular questions about 2011 Honda Elysion strut-mounts

Does a 2011 Honda Elysion have strut-mounts?
No. The Elysion runs double wishbone front and rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no strut-mount with a steering bearing. It uses a damper upper insulator/mount instead.

What should be serviced instead of strut-mounts on an Elysion?
Check the damper upper insulators, shocks for leaks, dust boots and bump stops. Also inspect upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints, plus sway bar links and bushes. These are the usual wear points that cause knocks, vibrations or tyre wear.

Will aftermarket “strut-mounts” listed online fit my 2011 Elysion?
They won’t be applicable. If a site lists strut-mounts for this model, it’s likely a miscategorisation. Ask for damper (shock) upper insulators/mounts for chassis codes RR1–RR6, and confirm compatibility by VIN before ordering.