Parts for your 2025 Mitsubishi Triton-Strut mounts

Are strut-mounts used on the 2025 Mitsubishi Triton?

Short answer: no. The 2025 Mitsubishi Triton (MV series) doesn’t use MacPherson struts, so traditional strut-mounts aren’t a thing on this ute. Technical sources including Mitsubishi Motors Australia’s Triton MV specification sheets, the global Mitsubishi press release for the all‑new Triton (detailing a double‑wishbone front and leaf-spring rear), and local technical reviews in Australia and New Zealand all confirm the front suspension is a double‑wishbone layout with coil-over dampers, while the rear is a leaf-spring setup. That layout doesn’t require strut-mounts.

Why that matters: a “strut-mount” is specific to MacPherson-strut front ends, where the strut is a structural member that also guides steering. The mount at the top doubles as a pivot bearing and an isolator. The Triton’s front end uses upper and lower control arms to carry loads and manage steering geometry, so the damper/spring unit isn’t a steering member. Up top, it just has a shock absorber upper mount/insulator, not a strut-mount with a steering bearing.

What to look after instead? If someone’s searching for “strut-mounts” for a 2025 Triton, they probably mean the front shock top mounts or other wear items. It’s smarter to focus on these service points:

• Front shock absorber upper mounts/insulators and bushes (check for perishing, noise, or movement).
• Upper and lower control arm bushes and ball joints (these handle steering loads, not a strut top).
• Sway bar links and bushes for clunks over bumps.
• Rear leaf-spring bushes, shackles and U-bolts for play or squeaks.
• Wheel alignment after any suspension work, uneven tyre wear is a giveaway.

Typical symptoms that are often blamed on “strut-mounts” in a Triton are more likely worn shock upper mounts, tired control arm bushes, or loose sway bar links. If there’s knocking over corrugations, vague steering, or cupped tyres, have a technician inspect those components. Replacement parts are commonly listed as shock absorber mounts, top insulators, or damper hardware kits for the Triton—rather than strut-mounts.

Technical references cited: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Triton (MV) specification data, Mitsubishi global announcement of the all‑new Triton/L200 outlining double‑wishbone front and leaf-spring rear suspension, AU/NZ technical reviews that detail the same suspension architecture.

Popular questions about 2025 Mitsubishi Triton “strut-mounts”

Does the 2025 Triton have strut-mounts?
It doesn’t. The Triton runs a double‑wishbone front end and a leaf‑spring rear, so there’s no MacPherson strut or strut-mount. Instead, the front dampers use an upper shock mount/insulator, and steering loads go through the control arms and ball joints.

What should be checked if there’s a front-end knock?
Have a look at the front shock upper mounts, sway bar links/bushes, and control arm bushes/ball joints. These are the usual suspects on a Triton. If you’ve been off‑road or towing, also check wheel alignment and tyre condition for abnormal wear.

Will aftermarket coilovers give the Triton a strut-mount?
No. Even with coilovers, the Triton remains a double‑wishbone setup. You’ll get a coilover top hat/upper mount, not a MacPherson‑style strut-mount with a steering bearing. Fitment quality and correct alignment are still critical after any upgrade.