Parts for your 2013 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

2013 Toyota Hiace strut-mounts: not used on this model

Strut-mounts aren’t a thing on the 2013 Toyota Hiace (H200). Technical references including the Toyota Hiace H200 Repair Manual (Front and Rear Suspension sections), Toyota Australia/New Zealand model specifications for 2013, and major aftermarket catalogues for suspension components all show the Hiace running a front double‑wishbone setup with torsion bars and separate telescopic shock absorbers, and a rear live axle with leaf springs and separate shocks. Because the vehicle doesn’t use a MacPherson strut front end, there’s no strut top or strut-mount to service or replace.

In a MacPherson layout, the strut does two jobs: it dampens bumps and also acts as a structural link for the steering knuckle. The strut-mount (or top mount) anchors that assembly to the body and isolates noise. The Hiace’s double‑wishbone design keeps the shock absorber separate from the steering knuckle and control arms, so it’s held by simple upper/lower mounts and bushes rather than a strut-mount. Same story out back: leaf springs carry the load, shocks provide damping, no struts involved.

What should owners look at instead of strut-mounts? Focus on the parts the Hiace actually uses to control ride and alignment:

• Front shock absorber upper insulators/bushes and lower mounts
• Upper and lower control arm bushes
• Upper and lower ball joints
• Stabiliser (sway) bar bushes and links
• Rear shock absorber bushes and leaf spring eye/shackle bushes

During regular servicing, it’s smart to inspect these items for cracking, play, or oil seepage from the shocks. Any clunks over bumps, wandering steering, or uneven tyre wear usually point to tired bushes, ball joints, or shocks rather than a missing “strut top”. Replacing shocks in axle pairs, using quality bushes, and getting a wheel alignment afterwards will keep a 2013 Hiace tracking straight and riding quietly. If a parts list mentions “strut mounts” for this van, that’s just generic catalogue language—what’s actually needed will be shock mounts or insulators, not a strut-mount.

FAQs

Does a 2013 Toyota Hiace have strut mounts?

No. The 2013 Hiace (H200) uses double‑wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shocks, plus a rear live axle with leaf springs and shocks. There’s no MacPherson strut, so no strut-mounts to replace.

What should be checked instead of strut-mounts on a 2013 Hiace?

Look at front and rear shock absorber bushes, upper and lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and sway bar bushes/links. These are the wear items that cause knocks, vibration, and tyre wear on this model.

Can the Hiace be converted to coilover struts to use strut-mounts?

Custom conversions exist, but they’re uncommon and may require engineering approval and certification for road use in Australia or New Zealand. They can affect compliance, insurance, and serviceability. Sticking with the factory-style components is usually the most reliable and cost‑effective approach.