Parts for your 2017 Toyota Land cruiser-Strut mounts

2017 Toyota Land Cruiser: Are strut mounts used on this model?

Short answer: no, a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser (200 Series, J200) doesn’t use strut mounts. Per Toyota’s factory service information for the 200 Series, the front suspension is a double wishbone with a separate coil spring and shock absorber, and the rear is a live axle with a 4‑link setup and separate shocks. There’s no MacPherson strut at either end, so the typical strut mount (with an integrated bearing that allows the strut to steer) simply isn’t part of the design.

Why’s that important? A MacPherson strut is a load-bearing structural member of the suspension and needs a strut top mount to carry vehicle weight and allow the assembly to rotate as you turn the wheel. The LandCruiser’s front end uses upper and lower control arms to locate the wheel and handle steering geometry, the shock absorber just damps movement. Its top attachment is a shock mount/bush arrangement, not a strut mount. That means terms like “2017toyotalandcruiser strutmounts” are a bit of a mislabel – common in some aftermarket catalogues, but not technically correct for this vehicle.

So, what should owners and workshops look after instead? While it doesn’t have strut mounts, it does have wear items that do a similar job of isolating noise and vibration:

• Front shock absorber upper bushes, sleeves and washers (top mount hardware)
• Front and rear shock lower bushes/eyes
• Front upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Stabiliser (sway bar) links and D‑bushes, front and rear
• Rear 4‑link bushes and the lateral rod (panhard) bush
• KDSS components where fitted (links, hydraulic cylinders and lines) for leaks/play

Typical signs it’s time for attention include clunks over corrugations, a dull knock at low speeds, vague steering, cupping on tyres, or a shimmy after hitting a bump. If those pop up, inspect shock top bushes and sway bar links first – they’re common culprits and relatively straightforward to sort. When replacing shock mounts/bushes, support the lower control arm, mark spring orientation if removing the coilover assembly, and torque everything to Toyota specs at normal ride height to avoid preloading bushes.

Service tip: during routine servicing (say every 20,000 km or before a big trip), do a visual and pry-bar check of all bushes and links, and look for perished rubber, split dust boots, and weeping shocks. If ordering parts, ask for “front shock top mount bush kit” rather than “strut mount” to get the right gear for a 2017 LandCruiser.

Popular questions about 2017toyotalandcruiser strutmounts

Does a 2017 Toyota Land Cruiser have strut mounts?

No. The J200 uses a double wishbone front end and a separate shock and spring, not a MacPherson strut. It has shock mounts and bushes, but no strut top with a steering bearing.

What should be replaced instead of strut mounts on a 2017 LandCruiser?

Front shock top bushes and washers, shock lower bushes, sway bar links and D‑bushes, control arm bushes and ball joints, plus rear link and panhard bushes are the usual maintenance items.

Why do some parts sites list “strut mounts” for this model?

It’s naming shorthand. Many sellers use “strut mount” generically, but for the 200 Series they actually mean the shock absorber’s top mount/bush hardware. Always match by VIN and suspension type.