Ball Joint for Mazda BT-50: Cast Iron
This ball joint for the Mazda BT-50 is specified around cast iron, 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 premature wear on the first batch, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Mazda BT-50 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Track Days |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | TUV |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Neoprene — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Cast Iron — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Anodised Aluminium — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Polypropylene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- precision stamping
- injection moulding
- anodising
- CNC machining
- 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 track days. Related applications include rural transport, heavy load hauling, track days, weekend riding, mountain roads.
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 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. TUV 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 TUV-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.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
