Parts for your 2013 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2013 Toyota Land Cruiser Strut Mounts — Do They Exist?

Short answer: a traditional strut mount isn’t used on the 2013 Toyota Land Cruiser (200 Series, J200). Toyota’s own technical literature backs this up. The New Car Features (NCF) and the Factory Repair Manual describe a front suspension that’s double wishbone independent with a coil-over shock, and a rear suspension that’s a solid axle with separate shocks and coils. In a MacPherson-strut setup you’d find a true “strut mount” with an integrated bearing that carries vehicle load and allows the strut to rotate for steering. The Land Cruiser doesn’t steer that way, it steers on upper and lower ball joints with the shock/coil assembly simply mounted to the chassis. Likewise, the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue lists an upper shock insulator/cushion for the front, not a strut-top bearing plate.

That’s why many parts sites won’t show a dedicated “strut mount” for this model year. If something is advertised as a strut mount for a 2013 Land Cruiser, it’s typically just the front shock absorber upper insulator (sometimes called a top hat, cushion, or mount insulator) without a steering bearing.

What should owners look at instead? Focus on the front shock upper insulators and bushes, lower shock bushes, control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes, and the ball joints. If the vehicle has KDSS or AHC, the basic mount layout remains the same, but service procedures differ—follow the Factory Repair Manual, especially for system depressurisation and reinitialisation where applicable.

• Common symptoms that point to tired shock insulators or related bushes:
  • Clunks over corrugations or speed humps
  • Knock or thud on initial brake/accelerate
  • Visible cracking/perishing of rubber insulators
  • Uneven tyre wear due to worn control arm bushes or alignment shift

Good practice for Aussie and Kiwi conditions is to inspect these components at every service or at least every 40,000–50,000 km, and after serious off-road work. If removing the front coil-over to replace an insulator, support the lower arm properly and use a quality spring compressor—there’s a lot of stored energy in the front coils. Torque fasteners with the suspension at ride height to avoid pre-loading the bushes. Quality OEM or reputable aftermarket insulators and bushes will restore quiet operation and keep the big Cruiser tracking straight, without chasing a “strut mount” that it simply doesn’t use.

Popular questions

Does a 2013 Land Cruiser have front strut mounts?
No. The 2013 Land Cruiser 200 runs a double wishbone front end with a coil-over shock, not a MacPherson strut. That means there’s no load‑bearing strut top with a steering bearing. Instead, it uses an upper shock insulator/cushion at the chassis.

What part should be replaced if a “strut mount” is listed for my Land Cruiser?
What many listings call a strut mount is usually the front shock upper insulator (sometimes called a top hat or cushion). If there’s noise or perished rubber at the top of the shock assembly, replace that insulator and check the shock, control arm bushes, and sway bar hardware at the same time.

How often should front shock insulators and bushes be inspected?
Have them checked at regular services or around every 40,000–50,000 km, sooner if the vehicle tows, carries loads, or sees corrugations and off‑road use. Look and listen for clunks, thuds, and cracked rubber. Addressing worn insulators and bushes early keeps tyres wearing evenly and the ride nice and settled.