Parts for your 2016 Toyota Hiace-Strut mounts

Are strut mounts used on the 2016 Toyota HiAce?

Short answer: no. Based on Toyota’s own technical documentation and industry catalogues, the 2016 Toyota HiAce (H200 series) does not use MacPherson struts or strut mounts. Technical sources that confirm this include the Toyota HiAce H200 Repair Manual (Chassis/Suspension, 2014–2018 coverage), the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue for 2016 HiAce, and mainstream shock absorber catalogues from KYB and Monroe for AU/NZ applications. These sources show a front suspension that’s a double wishbone with a torsion bar and a separate shock absorber, and a rear that’s a live axle on leaf springs with separate shocks—no strut assemblies, and therefore no strut top mounts.

Why no strut mounts? A strut mount is the upper mounting and bearing assembly for a MacPherson strut, which combines the spring and damper into a single load-bearing unit that also locates the wheel. The HiAce’s front end uses upper and lower control arms (wishbones) plus a torsion bar to carry the vehicle’s weight and set ride height, while the front shock absorber simply controls damping. Because the shock isn’t a structural strut, there’s no need for a strut top bearing or strut mount. The rear is even more straightforward: leaf springs carry the load, shocks just damp movement.

What should owners look at instead of strut mounts? Focus on shock absorber bushes and mounts, control arm bushes, ball joints, torsion bar condition/adjustment, and stabiliser bar bushes and links. If there’s front-end clunking, tramlining, or uneven tyre wear, it’s more likely worn bushes, tired shocks, or ball joints rather than anything to do with “strut tops”. A light oil weep from a shock, persistent bouncing after speed humps, or knocking over corrugations are classic signs the shocks or their bushes are due.

Servicing tips for AU/NZ roads: have the front and rear shocks, bushes, and ball joints inspected at routine services or every 20,000–30,000 kilometres, especially if the van carries heavy loads or sees a lot of rough chipseal. Replace shock absorber upper and lower bushes in pairs when they’re cracked, mushroomed, or perished. After suspension work, get a wheel alignment to keep the HiAce tracking straight and to protect tyre wear.

• No strut mounts fitted: front is double wishbone + torsion bar + separate shocks.
• Common wear items: shock bushes, shocks, control arm bushes, ball joints, stabiliser links/bushes.
• Symptoms to watch: knocks over bumps, wandering steering, uneven tyre wear, shock oil leaks.

Popular questions about 2016 Toyota HiAce strut mounts

Does a 2016 Toyota HiAce have strut mounts?

No. The H200 HiAce uses a double wishbone front suspension with torsion bars and separate shock absorbers, and a rear live axle with leaf springs and shocks. There’s no MacPherson strut, so there are no strut mounts or strut top bearings fitted.

If someone quotes “strut tops” for this van, they’re likely mixing it up with shock absorber upper bushes or general front-end bushes and ball joints.

What should be checked or replaced instead of strut mounts on a 2016 HiAce?

Focus on the front shock absorber upper and lower bushes, upper/lower control arm bushes, ball joints, and stabiliser bar bushes and links. At the rear, check shock bushes and leaf spring hardware. These are the parts that commonly cause knocks, vibration, or vague steering on a HiAce.

When replacing shocks, always inspect and renew worn bushes, torque fasteners with the vehicle at ride height, and book a wheel alignment.

Can the HiAce be converted to use struts and strut mounts?

Not practically for normal road use. Converting a HiAce to a strut-based front end would require significant custom fabrication, engineering certification, and compliance—well beyond a simple bolt-on. The chassis and geometry were never designed for struts.

For better ride and handling, stick with quality shocks, fresh bushes, and a correct alignment, that gives the best result without compromising safety or legality.