Parts for your 2015 Toyota Mark x-Strut mounts

2015 Toyota Mark X and “strut mounts” — what’s actually fitted

Short answer: a 2015 Toyota Mark X doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so the usual “strut mounts” aren’t a thing on this model. Technical references including the Toyota Mark X (X130 series) New Car Features and Repair Manual describe the front suspension as double wishbone and the rear as multi‑link. Independent summaries such as the Toyota Mark X X130 model overview also list “Front: Double wishbone, Rear: Multi‑link.” With a double wishbone layout up front, there’s no strut tower bearing plate like you’d find on a MacPherson strut setup.

Why that matters: in a MacPherson design, the strut mount (often with an integrated bearing) supports the vehicle’s weight and lets the strut rotate with steering. On the Mark X’s double wishbone front end, steering pivot happens through upper and lower ball joints, not through a rotating strut. The shock absorber sits in the assembly and uses an upper insulator/mounting bush, but it isn’t a “strut mount” in the typical sense and it doesn’t contain a steering bearing.

What to service instead on a 2015 Mark X: look at shock absorber upper insulators, dust boots and bump stops, sway bar links and bushes, and control arm bushes and ball joints. At the rear multi‑link, the shock top mounts/insulators and link arm bushes are the usual wear items. If there are clunks over sharp bumps, wandering at highway speeds, uneven tyre wear, or a knock during steering input, those are cues to inspect mounts, bushes and ball joints.

• Front: shock absorber upper insulator/bush, upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes
• Rear: shock top mount/insulator, multi‑link arm bushes, sway bar links/bushes

Advice for workshops and owners: when someone asks for “strut mounts” for a 2015 Mark X, they usually need the front shock upper insulator kit or rear shock mount, not a MacPherson strut top mount with a bearing. Stick with quality OEM or reputable aftermarket components, torque everything with the suspension at ride height, and finish with a wheel alignment to keep the Mark X tracking straight and riding quietly.

Does a 2015 Toyota Mark X have strut mounts?

No. The 2015 Mark X uses double wishbone front suspension and multi‑link rear suspension, so it doesn’t have MacPherson strut mounts with bearings. The front uses a shock absorber with an upper insulator/mount and separate ball joints for steering pivot.

What should be replaced instead of “strut mounts” on a 2015 Mark X?

Front shock upper insulators, dust boots, bump stops, sway bar links and bushes, and any worn control arm bushes or ball joints. At the rear, check the shock top mounts/insulators and multi‑link arm bushes. Replace parts if there’s noise, harshness, or looseness.

Can universal strut mounts be fitted to a 2015 Toyota Mark X?

No. Universal strut mounts are for MacPherson strut cars. For the Mark X, use the correct shock absorber upper insulators/mounts and other suspension bushes specified for the GRX13# platform.