Parts for your 2015 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

2015 Toyota Hiace strut mounts – are they used?

Short answer: no, strut mounts aren’t used on the 2015 Toyota Hiace (H200 series). Technical references including Toyota’s Hiace H200 New Car Features manual and Repair Manual for Suspension, plus AU/NZ parts catalogues from major damper brands, specify a front double‑wishbone suspension with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers. That layout doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so there’s no strut tower or strut top mount/bearing on this model. The rear is a live axle with leaf springs and separate shocks, also without strut mounts.

Why no strut mounts? A strut mount is a component unique to MacPherson strut setups, where the damper and spring form a structural member and the top mount contains an insulator and usually a bearing to let the strut rotate with steering. The Hiace’s front end uses upper and lower control arms with a steering knuckle on ball joints, the shock absorber doesn’t carry vehicle structural loads and doesn’t rotate for steering, so it only needs conventional bushes at its mounts, not a strut top mount.

If someone’s hunting for “2015 Hiace strut mounts”, what they probably need are front shock absorber bushes or other front-end wear items. During servicing, it’s worth checking:

• Front shock absorbers for oil leaks, dented bodies and perished upper/lower bushes
• Upper and lower ball joints for play, boots and noise on bumps
• Control arm bushes and sway bar links/bushes for cracking or movement
• Torsion bar anchors and ride height (adjust and align if required)
• Rear shocks and leaf spring bushes/U-bolts for wear

Typical symptoms that lead people to ask about “strut mounts” on a Hiace include clunks over speed humps, vague steering, brake dive and cupped front tyres. On this van, those clues usually point to tired shock absorbers, flogged bushes, or worn ball joints rather than any strut top issue. Replacing worn shocks and bushes, then finishing with a proper alignment, generally restores the tight, predictable feel people expect. Sticking with reputable AU/NZ-spec components and following torque specs from the Toyota Repair Manual will keep the Hiace happy and working hard.

Popular questions

Does a 2015 Toyota Hiace have strut mounts?

No. Technical material for the H200 Hiace lists a double-wishbone front with torsion bars and separate shocks, which doesn’t use MacPherson struts or strut top mounts. Aftermarket AU/NZ catalogues back this up by listing shocks and bushes, not strut mounts, for the 2015 Hiace.

What should be serviced instead of strut mounts on a Hiace?

Focus on front shock absorbers and their bushes, upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushes, and sway bar links/bushes. Also check torsion bar ride height and get a wheel alignment. At the rear, assess shocks and leaf spring bushes.

Can aftermarket strut tops be fitted to a 2015 Hiace?

No. Converting a Hiace to a strut-type front end would require major suspension redesign, custom fabrication and engineering certification. It’s not practical, use the correct shock absorbers and bushes designed for the factory double-wishbone setup.