Steering Rack for Audi A4: Aluminium Alloy
This steering rack for the Audi A4 is specified around aluminium alloy, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is inconsistent hardness between lots, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Rack |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Aluminium Alloy |
| Typical use | Rural Transport |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Anodised Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- shot blasting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- precision stamping
- anodising
- rubber vulcanisation
- gravity casting
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rural transport. Related applications include adventure travel, security patrols, motocross, delivery fleets, passenger transport.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the SAE J431-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
