Tie Rod End for Lexus RX: Natural Rubber
This tie rod end for the Lexus RX 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Lexus RX |
| Material / finish | Natural Rubber |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Kevlar Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- EPDM Rubber — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Magnesium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- injection moulding
- cold forging
- ultrasonic cleaning
- gravity casting
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
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 motocross. Related applications include security patrols, airport ground fleets, night riding, long-distance touring, rural transport.
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
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
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.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
