Trailing Arm for Ford Ranger: Natural Rubber
This trailing arm for the Ford Ranger is specified around natural 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 premature wear on the first batch, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Trailing Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Stainless Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Brass — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Forged Aluminium — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Sintered Metal — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Natural Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- robot welding
- precision stamping
- shot blasting
- assembly line testing
- cold forging
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for wet weather riding. Related applications include construction sites, heavy load hauling, daily commuting, urban courier work, night riding.
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.
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 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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the DOT-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.
