Parts for your 2014 Toyota Crown-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Crown strut-mounts — are they used?

Short answer: a 2014 Toyota Crown doesn’t use strut-mounts. Technical references for the S210-series Crown (2012–2018) specify a front double wishbone suspension and a rear multi-link layout, not MacPherson struts. See Toyota’s S210 Crown Repair Manual (Suspension section), Toyota Global Newsroom technical model outline for the 210 Crown, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (GRS/ARS210) — all show no front strut towers with bearing-type strut-mounts. Instead, the Crown runs upper and lower control arms with a separate shock/coil assembly and an insulator-style top support.

Why that matters: a strut-mount is a part specific to MacPherson strut front ends. It’s a rubber/metal mount (often with an integrated bearing) that locates the strut, carries vehicle load, and allows the strut to rotate as you steer. The 2014 Crown’s front suspension locates the wheel via upper and lower arms and ball joints, so the shock doesn’t steer or locate the hub. There’s no need for a bearing-type strut-mount. Up top, you’ll find a shock absorber insulator/support that isolates noise and vibration, but it isn’t a steering strut-mount.

What to service instead on a 2014 Toyota Crown:

• Front shock absorber upper insulators/supports and bushings (check for perishing, cracking, or top-out clunks).
• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints (address shudders, tyre chop, or vague steering).
• Sway bar links and bushes (rattles over bumps).
• Rear multi-link arm bushes and shock top insulators (thumps or rear-end float at motorway speeds).

Typical inspection tips: listen for clunks over speed humps, feel for steering wander on coarse chip, and watch for uneven tyre wear across the shoulders. If shocks are removed, refit and torque arm bolts at normal ride height to avoid preloading bushes. After any arm or bush replacement, book a proper four-wheel alignment to reset camber, caster, and toe. Quality OEM-equivalent parts tend to ride quieter on New Zealand and Australian roads, and fresh bushes can make a high‑kilometre Crown feel tight again without sacrificing comfort.

Bottom line: while “strut-mounts” aren’t a thing on this model, there are equivalent isolation and locating components that do the heavy lifting. Keeping those in good nick preserves that trademark Crown smoothness and tyre life.

Popular questions about 2014‑Toyota‑Crown strut-mounts

Does a 2014 Toyota Crown have strut-mounts?
No. Technical documentation for the S210 Crown specifies a double wishbone front end, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no bearing-type strut-mount. The front uses upper/lower control arms and a shock with an insulator-style top support.

What parts should be checked instead of strut-mounts?
Inspect the front shock upper insulators, control arm bushes and ball joints, and sway bar hardware. At the rear, check multi-link arm bushes and shock top insulators. These are the components that control noise, vibration, and alignment on a Crown.

Can coilovers add “strut-mounts” to a Crown?
Even with coilovers, the S210 Crown’s chassis geometry remains double wishbone up front. Some coilover kits include top hats/upper mounts, but they’re not steering strut-mounts with bearings like a MacPherson setup. Always choose kits designed specifically for the GRS/ARS210 platform.