Suspensia X52BJ4294 Suspension Ball Joint - Front

Suspensia X52BJ4294 Front Ball Joint

Suspensia X52BJ4294 is a front suspension ball joint for select Volkswagen and Porsche applications. It is built in Turkey in IATF16949-certified factories and backed by manufacturing experience from ISC Industries, a supplier to OE Tier 1 and Tier 2 programs worldwide.

Key Features

• Front suspension ball joint for select Volkswagen Cabriolet, Jetta, Rabbit Convertible, Rabbit Pickup, Porsche 924, and Porsche 944 applications
• Mounting hardware included
• Manufactured in Turkey in IATF16949-certified facilities
• Produced by Suspensia, part of ISC Industries’ suspension and lift support portfolio
• Cross-references Dorman - Premium B9061PR for the same application

Detailed Description

This Suspensia ball joint, part number X52BJ4294, is a direct-fit front suspension component for classic front-end service on Volkswagen Cabriolet, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, Porsche 924, and Porsche 944 models. It is intended for vehicles that need a replacement front ball joint to restore steering and suspension connection at the control arm.

Suspensia is owned by ISC Industries, a Turkish manufacturer that supplies OE Tier 1 customers including Ford, Fiat/Chrysler, Volkswagen Group, and Renault/Nissan, along with many OE Tier 2 suppliers. That manufacturing background supports consistent production standards for this X52BJ4294 replacement part.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1985-1993 Volkswagen Cabriolet, front
• Fits 1980-1984 Volkswagen Jetta, front
• Fits 1980-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, front
• Fits 1980-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, front
• Fits 1977-1982 Porsche 924, front
• Fits 1987-1988 Porsche 924, front
• Fits 1983-1985 Porsche 944, front; before 02/1985

Common Issues This Part Can Address

• Front-end looseness or play at the suspension joint
• Clunking or knocking from worn steering and suspension components
• Uneven tire wear related to worn ball joint movement
• Imprecise steering response on aging front suspension systems
• Inspection failure caused by excessive joint wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle’s year, model, and front suspension configuration before ordering. For Porsche 944 applications, verify the build date note of before 02/1985. Replace worn related components during service and follow factory torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

X52BJ4294 is manufactured in IATF16949-certified factories in Turkey under the Suspensia brand. This part cross-references Dorman - Premium B9061PR for the same application.