Suspensia X50CJ0973 Suspension Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly - Front Left Lower

Suspension Control Arm for Tacoma Front Left Lower

Suspensia X50CJ0973 is a front left lower suspension control arm and ball joint assembly for select Toyota Tacoma models. Built with a steel housing and pre-greased ball joint, it is made for direct replacement service on the Tacoma front suspension.

Key Features

• Fits 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma, front left lower
• Steel control arm and steel housing construction
• Ball joint included with press-in mounting type
• Pre-greased design with dust boot included
• Rubber bushings and rubber dust boot for service replacement
• Castle nut and cotter pin included
• Ball joint stud uses M16 x 1.5 thread size
• Part number: X50CJ0973

Detailed Description

Suspensia X50CJ0973 is a suspension control arm and ball joint assembly engineered for the front left lower position on 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma trucks. It combines a steel arm, press-in ball joint, black rubber bushings, and a rubber dust boot to replace worn front suspension components in one assembly. The unit is pre-greased and includes a castle nut and cotter pin for the ball joint connection. Suspensia is manufactured in Turkey in IATF16949 certified factories and is backed by ISC Industries, a supplier to OE Tier 1 and Tier 2 customers serving global vehicle programs. This part cross-references MOOG Chassis Products RK641522 for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Front-end clunking or knocking over bumps
• Loose or unstable steering feel
• Uneven tire wear from worn suspension geometry
• Excessive play in the lower control arm or ball joint
• Visible cracking or deterioration in the bushings or dust boot

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front left lower position before installation on your Toyota Tacoma. Inspect adjacent suspension parts, fasteners, and alignment settings during replacement, since control arm service can affect wheel alignment. The ball joint is press-in style and the assembly includes a threaded stud with M16 x 1.5 thread size, so confirm hardware and torque specifications against the vehicle service information. Part number X50CJ0973 should be matched to the confirmed fitment before installation.

Quality Assurance

Suspensia parts are produced in Turkey in IATF16949 certified factories under ISC Industries, a manufacturer that supplies OE Tier 1 customers including Ford, Fiat/Chrysler, Volkswagen Group, and Renault/Nissan, along with global Tier 2 suppliers. That manufacturing background supports consistent production standards for replacement suspension service on Toyota Tacoma applications.