Trailing Arm for Ford Ranger: Carbon Steel
This trailing arm for the Ford Ranger is specified around carbon steel, 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 documentation that arrived after the container shipped, or documentation that arrived after the container shipped. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Trailing Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Rental Fleets |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Silicone — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- ABS Plastic — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Anodised Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- sintering
- ultrasonic cleaning
- assembly line testing
- surface grinding
- die casting
- powder coating
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for rental fleets. Related applications include delivery fleets, construction sites, rental fleets, weekend riding, roadside assistance.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 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
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
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.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
