Parts for your 2014 Toyota Crown-Suspension bushes

2014 Toyota Crown suspension bushes — what they do and when to replace them

Based on Toyota’s technical references — including the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for the S210-series Crown (2012–2018) and the factory service manual procedures for front and rear suspension — the 2014 Toyota Crown is fitted with multiple suspension bushes. These include front lower control arm bushes, rear multi‑link arm bushes, stabiliser bar (sway bar) bushes, and front/rear subframe mounts. So yes, suspension bushes are very much part of this vehicle’s suspension design.

On the 2014 Toyota Crown, suspension bushes sit between moving suspension components and the chassis, allowing controlled movement while isolating noise, vibration and harshness. They help keep alignment steady under brakes and cornering, trim out road buzz, and protect metal parts from shock loads. When the bushes age or tear, the Crown can feel vague or clunky over bumps, and tyres may wear unevenly.

For owners who like their Crown riding quiet and true, regular checks are worth it. Rubber bushes naturally harden and crack with heat, time, and exposure to oil. If the car lives on coarse‑chip roads or hauls over speed humps daily, wear arrives sooner.

• Tell‑tale signs: clunks on take‑off or braking, steering wander or tram‑lining, shudder under brakes, uneven or rapid tyre wear, and visible cracking or torn rubber.
• Inspection rhythm: give the bushes a look at each service or at least every 20,000–30,000 km. A proper check means the wheels off, using a pry bar to assess play, and a torch to spot perishing or oil contamination.
• Replacement choices: OE‑style rubber keeps the Crown’s plush NVH, performance polyurethane can sharpen response but may add a bit of road feel. Many owners stick with quality OE or OE‑equivalent rubber for that classic Crown refinement.
• Workshop tips: press bushes in and out with the correct tools, set the inner sleeve orientation marks as specified, and always torque pivot bolts at normal ride height to avoid pre‑loading. Replace side‑to‑side in pairs and book a wheel alignment straight after.
• While you’re there: check stabiliser links, ball joints, and strut top mounts, tired partners can mask or mimic bush issues.

Depending on use, bushes often last 80,000–150,000 km, but the condition matters more than the odometer. If the Crown starts to feel loose or noisy, fresh bushes can bring back that planted, quiet ride it’s known for across Aussie and Kiwi roads.

Popular questions on 2014 Toyota Crown suspension bushes

How do you know when the Crown’s suspension bushes need replacing?

Owners usually notice clunks over speed bumps, a knock when braking or accelerating, vague steering, or wandering on the motorway. Tyres wearing on the inner or outer edges can also point to bush movement. A visual check for cracked, split, or oil‑soaked rubber will confirm it.

Should you choose OEM rubber or polyurethane bushes?

For most Crowns, OEM‑style rubber keeps the ride quiet and compliant, which suits daily driving. Polyurethane tightens response and can last longer, but it may introduce extra road feel. If comfort is king, go rubber, if sharper handling is the goal, consider poly for select positions like sway bar bushes.

Do you need a wheel alignment after fitting new bushes?

Absolutely. Fresh bushes change the resting position of the arms, which alters camber, caster, and toe. An alignment right after installation protects tyres and restores that straight‑tracking Crown feel.