Tie Rod End for Toyota HiAce: EPDM Rubber
This tie rod end for the Toyota HiAce is specified around epdm rubber, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Toyota HiAce |
| Material / finish | EPDM Rubber |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Stainless Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Bronze — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Chromed Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- CNC machining
- ultrasonic cleaning
- gravity casting
- electroplating
- anodising
- shot blasting
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 weekend riding. Related applications include adventure travel, daily commuting, airport ground fleets, long-distance touring, heavy load hauling.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 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
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the RoHS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
