Parts for your 2023 Mitsubishi Triton-Strut mounts

2023 Mitsubishi Triton strut mounts — are they used?

Short answer: no, the 2023 Mitsubishi Triton doesn’t use MacPherson-style strut mounts. According to Mitsubishi’s MR workshop manual for 2019–2023 (Group 33A – Front Suspension) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue for the L200/Triton MR (KJ/KK/KL), the Triton runs an independent double‑wishbone front end with a coil spring and separate shock absorber, plus a stabiliser bar. There’s no rotating strut with a bearing-type top mount like you’d find in a small car. Industry catalogues such as KYB Australia’s listing for the Triton MR also show front shock absorbers and bushes/insulators, not a strut mount bearing assembly.

Why that matters: in a MacPherson setup, the strut carries both suspension and steering loads and needs a top mount with a bearing so the assembly can turn. On the Triton, the steering loads go through the upper and lower control arms and ball joints, the shock doesn’t rotate with steering. Up top, the shock is fixed to the chassis via a rubber insulator/top hat and hardware — sometimes casually called a “strut top”, but technically it’s a shock upper mount, not a strut mount bearing.

Why Mitsubishi doesn’t use strut mounts here comes down to ute duty and packaging. The double‑wishbone design suits a ladder‑frame 4x4, helping with camber control under load, durability off‑road, and space for driveshafts and long wheel travel. It’s robust for towing and payload, without the height compromises of a MacPherson tower.

If there’s a front‑end clunk or squeak on a 2023 Triton and someone mentions “strut mounts”, what they usually mean is the shock’s upper insulator/bush or related hardware. Practical checks a technician will make include:

• Condition of the front shock absorber, upper insulator/top hat, and spring seats
• Sway bar links and bushes
• Upper/lower control arm bushes and ball joints
• Torque of the shock top nut (don’t over-tighten)

Rear suspension is leaf spring with a separate shock, so again no strut mount back there — just eye/bush mounts that can wear and cause noise. If you’re lifting the vehicle, matched shocks, springs, and quality top hats/insulators are the go, you don’t need a strut bearing assembly because nothing has to rotate at the top.

FAQs

Does a 2023 Mitsubishi Triton have strut mounts?
No. It uses a double‑wishbone front suspension with a coil spring and separate shock. The top of the shock uses a rubber insulator/top hat, not a bearing‑type strut mount.

What should be replaced if there’s a knocking noise up front?
Common fixes include the front shock absorber, the upper insulator/top hat, sway bar links/bushes, or control arm bushes/ball joints. A workshop will check play and wear, then torque the shock top nut to spec.

Will aftermarket “strut top” kits fit my Triton?
Some products use “strut top” to describe the shock’s top hat/insulator or a spacer for lift. They’ll fit if specified for the MR Triton, but they’re not a rotating strut mount with a bearing. Choose parts listed for double‑wishbone Triton front ends.