Below are a few diagrams I snagged that may help determine what people are talking about when it comes to various parts. The diagrams themselves are kind of generic, but close enough to the Tacoma to give you an idea of what you are looking at.
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FRONT SUSPENSION
Hub with bearings and wheel studs (Tacoma different than shown)
Knuckle with Spindle
Upper A-Arm / Control Arm
Upper A-Arm/ Control Arm Shaft
Upper A-Arm/ Control Arm Bushings
Upper Ball Joint
Lower Control Arm (non-Tacoma shown - Tacoma's have an A-arm like the upper for the lower control arm)
Lower Control Arm Bushing
Lower Ball Joint
Shock (non Tacoma - Tacoma's use a strut / Coil over which combines the shock with the coil in one unit)
Coil (non Tacoma - see above)
Not used on a Tacoma
Sway Bar
Sway Bar Bushing
Sway Bar Mount
Sway Bar Link (this is what is replaced by Disconnects)
RACK and PINION STEERING
(Note: Tacoma racks are reverse of what's shown)
Outer Tie Rod
Rack boot
Inner Tie Rod
Housing
Steering gear and linkage
Entire Rack
N/A
Control Valve
Guide