Parts for your 2017 Toyota Mark x-Struts

2017 Toyota Mark X: Are Struts Used, or Not?

Short answer: struts aren’t a thing on the 2017 Toyota Mark X (GRX130). According to Toyota’s own technical literature—specifically the Mark X New Car Features (NCF) manual for the GRX130 series and the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue—the car runs a double wishbone front suspension and a multi‑link rear. That layout uses separate shock absorbers and coil springs rather than MacPherson struts. Independent summaries such as the Toyota Mark X (X130) technical overviews echo the same setup.

Why no struts? On a rear‑wheel‑drive sedan like the Mark X, Toyota prioritised precise camber control, steering feel and high‑speed stability. A double wishbone front end offers better geometry control through the suspension travel than a typical strut tower arrangement, while the multi‑link rear complements it for balanced ride and handling. Because a MacPherson strut doubles as a structural member that locates the wheel, it’s simply not required in this design—the arms and links do the locating, and the shock just does the damping.

If someone’s searching for “Mark X struts,” what they likely need are shock absorbers (dampers), top mounts and related hardware. That’s the correct service path for this model.

• Front: Double wishbone with separate shock absorber and coil spring, plus upper/lower control arms, ball joints and stabiliser (sway) bar links.
• Rear: Multi‑link with separate shock absorber and coil spring, links and bushes, and stabiliser bar links.

Good servicing practice for a 2017 Mark X includes regular suspension inspections—every 20,000 km or at scheduled services. Replace dampers when there’s oil seepage, bounce after bumps, uneven tyre wear, knocking over corrugations or longer braking distances. Many owners see best results replacing shocks between 80,000–120,000 km depending on road conditions. Always renew dust boots and bump stops with the shocks, check top mounts/bearings for play, and have a four‑wheel alignment done afterwards.

1. Inspect shocks, springs, control arm bushes and ball joints for wear or play.
2. Replace in axle pairs to keep handling balanced.
3. Torque all fasteners at normal ride height to avoid bush preload.
4. Choose quality OEM or reputable aftermarket components suited to NZ/AU road conditions.

Bottom line: there are no MacPherson struts on the 2017 Mark X. If it’s bouncing, knocking or feeling vague, look to the shocks, mounts, bushes and links—those are the right parts to service.

Popular questions about 2017 Toyota Mark X “struts”

Does a 2017 Toyota Mark X have struts?
No. Technical documentation (Toyota NCF for GRX130 and EPC) shows a double wishbone front and multi‑link rear with separate shocks and springs, not MacPherson struts.

What should be replaced instead of struts on a Mark X?
Replace shock absorbers, top mounts, dust boots and bump stops as needed. Check control arm bushes, ball joints, stabiliser links and springs, then carry out a wheel alignment.

Can coilovers be fitted and are they “struts”?
Coilover kits exist for the Mark X, but they replace the shock/spring assemblies within the double wishbone/multi‑link architecture. They’re not MacPherson struts and don’t convert the body to a strut‑tower layout.