Parts for your 2014 Toyota Fortuner-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Fortuner strut mounts: relevant or not?

For the 2014 Toyota Fortuner (AN60 series), strut mounts aren’t a relevant part. Technical documentation lists the front suspension as a double-wishbone layout with a coilover shock absorber and stabiliser bar, not a MacPherson strut. This is shown in the Toyota Fortuner/Hilux AN50/60 Workshop Manual (Front Suspension – Double Wishbone Type), Toyota Australia model specifications for the era stating double-wishbone front suspension, and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) which calls out an upper shock/coil spring insulator and related hardware rather than a strut mount with a steering bearing. Major shock brands’ catalogues for the Fortuner also list mounting insulators or bush kits rather than a dedicated “strut mount” assembly.

Why that matters: a true strut mount belongs to a MacPherson strut, where the upper mount carries vehicle weight and also acts as a steering pivot via an integrated bearing. The 2014 Fortuner steers on upper and lower ball joints at the knuckle, the front damper doesn’t rotate for steering. At the top, the shock is secured to the body with rubber insulators/bushes and hardware, not a bearing-type strut top. So, while some catalogues loosely say “strut mount” for convenience, the correct Fortuner parts are the upper shock insulator/mounting bush and associated spring seat components.

• If there’s clunking or harshness up front, likely culprits are: upper shock insulators/bushes, lower shock bushes, front control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes, or ball joints.
• Typical service tasks: inspect and replace perished shock top bushes/insulators, check torque on the upper mount hardware, assess control arm bushes and ball joints, and carry out a wheel alignment after any arm or bush work.
• Parts keywords to search: “front shock absorber upper insulator,” “mounting kit – front shock,” “coil spring seat/insulator.”

FAQs

Does a 2014 Toyota Fortuner have strut mounts?

No. The 2014 Fortuner uses a double‑wishbone front suspension, so it doesn’t use a MacPherson strut or a bearing‑type strut mount. It has an upper shock insulator/bush that cushions the coilover shock where it meets the body.

Steering loads are handled by the upper and lower ball joints at the knuckle, not by a strut top bearing. That’s why “strut mount” parts with an integrated bearing don’t apply to this model.

What should be replaced if there’s a knock at the top of the front suspension?

Common fixes include new upper shock insulators/bushes and hardware, as these can compress or crack with age. Also check sway bar links and bushes, the lower shock bush, and the control arm bushes and ball joints.

After any bush or arm replacement, a wheel alignment is smart. If the shocks are tired or leaking, replacing the damper and the top insulator as a pair helps restore ride quality.

Can aftermarket “strut mount” kits fit a 2014 Fortuner?

Some kits marketed as “strut mounts” for the Fortuner are actually shock upper mount/insulator kits. Those are fine when they’re specifically listed for the AN60 Fortuner/Hilux double‑wishbone front end.

What won’t fit is a true MacPherson strut top with an integrated bearing. Look for parts described as “front shock upper insulator/mount” or “mounting kit – front shock” to match this suspension design.