Gear Knob for Lexus RX: Zinc Plated Steel
This gear knob for the Lexus RX is specified around zinc plated 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Gear Knob |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Lexus RX |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Bronze — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Nylon 66 — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Carbon Fibre Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Reinforced Nylon — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- cold forging
- shot blasting
- ultrasonic cleaning
- powder coating
- gravity casting
- injection moulding
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for night riding. Related applications include rental fleets, urban courier work, adventure travel, track days, mountain roads.
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
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.
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.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
