Parts for your 2014 Toyota Crown-Struts

2014 Toyota Crown struts — are they actually a thing on this model?

Short answer: no, the 2014 Toyota Crown doesn’t use MacPherson struts. The S210-series Crown (Royal and Athlete grades) runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. That layout is confirmed in Toyota’s New Car Features (NCF) manual for the S210, in period model catalogues listing “Front: Double Wishbone, Rear: Multi‑link”, and in the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue, which names the parts as “Shock Absorber Assembly, Front/Rear” plus upper and lower control arms — there’s no “strut” listing for the front.

Why skip struts? Toyota engineered the Crown as a refined, rear‑wheel drive luxury sedan. Double wishbones up front and multi‑link at the rear give the engineers tighter control over camber and toe through the suspension travel, which helps the Crown track cleanly, ride quietly, and keep tyre contact consistent on rough Aussie and Kiwi roads.

• Handling and comfort: Wishbones allow better camber control than a MacPherson strut, so the Crown feels planted without being crashy.
• Noise, vibration, harshness (NVH): The arm geometry and bushings isolate road shock, which suits a premium cabin.
• Packaging for RWD: With a longitudinal engine and a low bonnet line, the Crown benefits from compact upper arms instead of tall strut towers.
• Feature integration: Grades with AVS (Adaptive Variable Suspension) use electronically controlled shock absorbers within this wishbone/multi‑link layout.

Hunting for “2014 Toyota Crown struts” usually means you’re actually after shock absorbers and related hardware. Up front, that’s the shock absorber assembly with coil spring, upper support/insulator (top mount), bearing/seat where applicable, bump stop, and dust boot. At the rear, it’s the shock absorber assembly (some trims pair this with separate springs, air‑suspension variants use different components, but still not a MacPherson strut).

Service tips that suit Aussie and NZ owners: inspect shocks, mounts, and bushings every 20,000 km or at each service. Tell‑tales for worn shocks include cupped tyre wear, a floaty or bouncy feel over undulations, nose‑diving under brakes, knocking over sharp bumps, or oil weeping down the shock body. Replace dampers in axle pairs, use new top mounts and boots, torque fasteners at ride height, and book a wheel alignment after any control‑arm or mount work (and even after shocks, as good practice). If the car has AVS, match the part numbers and connectors, if it’s on air, check for leaks and compressor health. This approach keeps the Crown riding beautifully and looking after your tyres — and keeps the WOF or roadworthy inspector happy.

• Does the 2014 Toyota Crown have struts or shocks?

  It doesn’t use MacPherson struts. The S210 Crown runs double wishbones up front and a multi‑link rear, with shock absorbers (dampers) rather than struts. Some trims use AVS dampers and certain variants have air suspension components, but the front isn’t a strut tower design.

  If you’re shopping for “struts”, you likely need front shock absorber assemblies (with mounts, boots, and bump stops) or rear shock absorbers that suit your exact grade.

• What should be replaced when refreshing a 2014 Crown’s suspension?

  Common refresh parts include front and rear shock absorbers, top mounts/insulators, spring seats, dust boots, and bump stops. It’s smart to assess control‑arm bushes and ball joints, sway‑bar links, and the rear multi‑link bushes. Replace in pairs and finish with a wheel alignment to protect your tyres.

  For AVS models, make sure the dampers match the electronic control system. Air‑suspension variants need leak checks and correct ride‑height calibration.

• How often should suspension be checked, and what are the signs it’s tired?

  Have it inspected at each service or roughly every 20,000 km. Look for oily dampers, uneven or cupped tyre wear, knocking over bumps, increased stopping distance from nose‑dive, and a floaty, wallowy feel on country roads.

  If any of that shows up — or if a WOF/roadworthy flags it — plan a pairwise damper replacement and check mounts and bushes at the same time.