Parts for your 2014 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Land Cruiser strutmounts — what’s actually fitted

Based on Toyota’s own technical literature for the 200 Series (J200) — including the Toyota Repair Manual and New Car Features for the 2012–2015 model years — the 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser does not use MacPherson struts or strutmounts. The front suspension is a double wishbone setup with a coil-over shock absorber, and the rear is a solid axle with separate coil springs and shock absorbers. The Toyota EPC and service procedures list front “shock absorber assemblies” with upper insulators/bushes, not strut top bearings or strutmounts. Because there’s no MacPherson strut, there’s no strutmount in the traditional sense.

Why that matters: a strutmount is a load-bearing top mount and pivot bearing used on MacPherson strut cars, carrying vehicle weight and allowing the strut to turn with the steering. The 2014 Land Cruiser’s front shock doesn’t steer or carry the same structural loads, the upper and lower control arms and the steering knuckle manage geometry and steering loads. So while there is an upper shock mount/insulator, it isn’t a “strutmount”.

Owners will sometimes hear “strut tops” used loosely for the Land Cruiser, especially in parts listings. On this model, that usually refers to the shock absorber upper mount/insulator and bush hardware. If the vehicle has KDSS or AHC, the suspension layout still doesn’t become a MacPherson strut — you’re dealing with hydraulic sway control or height control, not struts with top bearings.

If there’s noise, vibration, or harshness up front, the likely culprits aren’t strutmounts but related wear points that cop a hiding on Aussie and Kiwi roads and tracks:

• Front shock absorber upper/lower bushes and the upper insulator (“top hat”)
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Sway bar links and bushes (including KDSS components where fitted)
• Rear shock bushes and coil spring isolators

Good servicing practice for a 2014 Land Cruiser: inspect shock absorber upper mounts/insulators every 40,000–60,000 kilometres (or sooner if it’s seen a lot of corrugations or towing). Look for perished rubber, clunks over sharp bumps, or a dull thud when the front end unloads. Replace shock mounts/bushes in axle pairs, torque the hardware at normal ride height, and book a wheel alignment after front-end work. If the vehicle runs AHC, follow Toyota’s procedures for depressurising and reinitialising, and check ride-height calibration after any component changes.

Bottom line: if you’re searching for “2014toyotalandcruiser strutmounts”, the correct parts to ask for are front shock absorber upper mounts/insulators and associated bushes — not MacPherson-style strutmounts.

Q: Does a 2014toyotalandcruiser have strutmounts in the front?

No — the 2014 Land Cruiser 200 uses double wishbones with a coil-over shock, so there’s no MacPherson strut and no traditional strutmount with a steering bearing.

The part at the top is a shock absorber upper mount/insulator. It supports the shock only, not the steering load, which is handled by the control arms and knuckle.

Q: What should be replaced instead of strutmounts on a 2014toyotalandcruiser?

Ask for front shock absorber upper mounts/insulators and bushes, and check the shocks themselves for leaks or fade.

While you’re there, inspect front control arm bushes, ball joints, and sway bar links/bushes, especially on vehicles used off‑road.

Q: What noises feel like bad strutmounts on a 2014toyotalandcruiser?

Common signs are a clunk over potholes or corrugations, a dull thud on rebound, or a rubbery squeak at low speed — typically from worn shock upper bushes/insulators or sway bar links.

If the steering feels vague or wanders, also check control arm bushes and ball joints, these wear points are more typical than “strutmounts” on this model.