Parts for your 2019 Toyota Mark x-Struts

2019 Toyota Mark X — Does it run struts?

Short answer: no. The 2019 Toyota Mark X (GRX130/133/135) does not use MacPherson struts. Technical sources including the Toyota Mark X GRX130-series Repair Manual (Chassis > Front and Rear Suspension), the Toyota Electronic Parts Catalogue (EPC) for GRX130/133/135, and Toyota’s 2016 Mark X minor-change specifications all list a double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear, each with separate coil springs and shock absorbers. Those documents show front upper and lower control arms with a standalone damper, not a structural strut assembly.

Why no struts? The Mark X sits on a rear-wheel-drive platform with a longitudinal V6. Double wishbones up front and a multi-link rear help control camber and toe more precisely through the stroke, giving the big sedan the tidy turn-in and mid-corner stability Toyota aimed for in this segment. Compared with a MacPherson strut, a wishbone layout can package under a lower bonnet line, isolates road shocks better from the body, and reduces scrub when loaded up through fast bends. It also spreads loads through the arms instead of a tall strut tower, which suits the FR chassis architecture the Mark X shares in spirit with models like the Crown and some Lexus sedans.

If a workshop or listing mentions “struts” for a 2019 Mark X, they’re usually talking about the shock absorbers and top mounts in casual terms. For this car, the correct service parts are front and rear dampers (shock absorbers), damper mounts/insulators, bump stops and dust boots, plus the control arm bushes and ball joints as needed.

• Typical signs the dampers need attention: oil seepage on the body, floaty or bouncy ride, nose-dive under brakes, rear squatting on acceleration, clunks over rough roads, and cupped or uneven tyre wear.
• Good practice: inspect every 20,000–30,000 km, many owners see replacement around 80,000–120,000 km depending on roads and loads. Always replace dampers in axle pairs and get a wheel alignment afterwards.
• While there, check sway bar links, control arm bushes, and top mounts. Fresh bushes and quality dampers can make the Mark X feel tight and planted again.

Bottom line for Aussie and Kiwi owners: ask for shocks/dampers and related mounts for a GRX130-series Mark X, not struts. That’ll keep the sedan riding sweet and tracking straight.

Does the 2019 Toyota Mark X have struts?

No. Technical documentation for the GRX130/133/135 states a double-wishbone front and multi-link rear with separate shock absorbers, not MacPherson struts. If a parts site lists struts, it’s likely mislabelled and actually refers to the shock absorber assemblies.

What should be replaced instead of struts on a 2019 Mark X?

Front and rear shock absorbers, damper top mounts/insulators, bump stops and dust boots. Depending on inspection, control arm bushes, ball joints and sway bar links are common add-ons. Finish with a wheel alignment to keep tyre wear even and steering feel crisp.

When should the shocks be changed on a Mark X?

Have them inspected every service or at least every 20,000–30,000 km. Many drivers replace around 80,000–120,000 km, sooner if roads are rough or the car tows. Watch for leaks, bounce, clunks or tyre cupping—those are clear prompts to book the job.