Parts for your 2016 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

2016 Toyota Hiace strut-mounts — do they exist on this model?

Short answer: no. On the 2016 Toyota Hiace (H200 series), strut-mounts aren’t used because the van doesn’t run a MacPherson strut front end. Instead, it uses a double wishbone front suspension with separate shock absorbers, and a live rear axle with leaf springs and separate shocks. With no strut tower or strut bearing at the top, there’s simply no “strut-mount” to replace.

This is backed by technical sources commonly used in the trade:

• Toyota Hiace H200 Repair Manual (Front Suspension – SU section, Rear Suspension – RS section): shows double wishbone front layout with a standalone shock and upper/lower control arms, plus rear leaf springs and shocks.
• Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for 2016 Hiace TRH/KDH models: front suspension diagrams list shock absorbers, control arms and ball joints, but no strut top or strut-mount/bearing.
• Aftermarket catalogues (KYB, Monroe, SuperPro/Nolathane): list front and rear shock absorbers and bushes, but no strut-mounts for H200 Hiace.

Why did Toyota go this route? The double wishbone plus separate shock is a tough, serviceable setup that copes well with load-carrying and Aussie/Kiwi roads. The steering knuckle is located by upper and lower arms and ball joints, not by a strut, so the “top mount” is just a simple shock bush and washer arrangement rather than a strut-mount with a bearing.

If someone’s chasing a clunk they thought was a bad strut-mount, the likely culprits on a 2016 Hiace are elsewhere. During servicing, it’s worth having a mechanic check:

• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Front shock absorber upper bushes/insulators and the shocks themselves
• Sway bar links and D-bushes
• Rear leaf spring bushes, shackles, and rear shocks
• Wheel alignment and tyre wear patterns after any suspension work

That approach will sort most knocks, vibration and steering vagueness that can be mistaken for “strut-mount” trouble. If heavier loads are common, consider quality shocks and uprated bushes suited to the van’s GVM, and keep to regular inspections every 10,000–15,000 km.

Popular questions about 2016-toyota-hiace strut-mounts

Does a 2016 Toyota Hiace have strut-mounts?
No. The 2016 Hiace uses a double wishbone front end with separate shock absorbers, so there’s no MacPherson strut or strut-mount/bearing assembly. Noise up front is more likely from shock bushes, control arm bushes, ball joints or sway bar links.

What should be checked instead of strut-mounts on a Hiace?
Have the front shocks and their upper bushes inspected, along with upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints and sway bar hardware. At the rear, look at leaf spring bushes, shackles and shocks. A post-repair wheel alignment helps protect tyres and handling.

Can a Hiace be converted to coilovers or struts?
It’s not a simple bolt-on and usually isn’t practical for road use. Converting from double wishbone/shock to a strut or coilover setup would need significant fabrication and engineering approval. Most owners get better value from quality shocks, fresh bushes and correct load-rated components.