Parts for your 2014 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2014 Toyota Mark X strut mounts — relevant or not?

For the 2014 Toyota Mark X (GRX130 series), strut mounts aren’t a relevant part. This model runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear, not a MacPherson strut setup. In a MacPherson layout, a strut mount with an integrated bearing sits at the top of the strut and handles both suspension loads and steering rotation. In contrast, the Mark X uses separate coil-over shock absorbers with upper insulators and rubber bushes, while steering pivoting is managed by the upper and lower ball joints in the wishbones. That means there’s no strut-top bearing “strut mount” to replace.

This conclusion is supported by technical sources: Toyota’s New Car Features documentation for the GRX130 series describes a double wishbone front suspension, Toyota’s Electronic Parts Catalogue for GRX130 lists front shock absorber assemblies, upper insulators and associated bushes rather than a strut top bearing, and Toyota’s model information (Mark X GRX130) notes the double wishbone/multi‑link chassis layout. Those sources collectively confirm the absence of MacPherson struts—and therefore the absence of strut mounts—in the 2014 Mark X.

What should Mark X owners and workshops look at instead of strut mounts? Focus on components that actually wear in a double wishbone system:

• Front shock absorber upper insulators and rubber seats (noise and harshness when perished)
• Control arm bushes (caster/camber stability, braking feel, tyre wear)
• Upper and lower ball joints (steering precision and safety)
• Sway bar links and bushes (clunks over bumps, body roll control)
• Rear multi‑link arm bushes and toe links (straight‑line tracking and rear tyre wear)

Typical symptoms that prompt inspection include front-end clunks over sharp bumps, vague steering, uneven tyre wear (feathering or inside-edge wear), and tramlining. After any suspension work, a four‑wheel alignment is recommended. Quality OEM-equivalent rubber parts preserve ride comfort, while performance-focused owners sometimes opt for polyurethane bushes or coil-over kits, note that coil-overs on this chassis still don’t convert it into a MacPherson strut—the top “pillow-ball” mount in many coil-overs is not a steering strut mount with a thrust bearing.

Service intervals vary with conditions, but many shops find front insulators and sway links can show age by 80–120,000 km on mixed Aussie and Kiwi roads. Ball joints and control arm bushes often last longer but should be inspected at each major service or whenever tyres are replaced or alignment issues appear.

Popular questions

Does a 2014 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?
No. The GRX130 Mark X uses a double wishbone front suspension, so it doesn’t use MacPherson struts or strut-top bearing mounts. Steering rotation happens through the upper and lower ball joints, not a strut mount.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a Mark X?
Workshops typically check the front shock upper insulators, control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes, and the upper/lower ball joints. At the rear, multi‑link bushes and toe/camber links deserve regular inspection, followed by a wheel alignment.

Do coil-overs add strut mounts to a Mark X?
No. Coil-overs for the Mark X may include a pillow-ball top but the chassis remains double wishbone. That top piece isn’t a MacPherson strut mount with a thrust bearing, steering geometry still pivots on the ball joints.