Tie Rod End for Hyundai Santa Fe: Zinc Plated Steel
This tie rod end for the Hyundai Santa Fe 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or warranty claims traced back to a single lot. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Hyundai Santa Fe |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | SAE J431 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Zinc Plated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Brass — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Sintered Metal — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- surface grinding
- ultrasonic cleaning
- cold forging
- shot blasting
- gravity casting
- sintering
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 off-road trails. Related applications include mountain roads, long-distance touring, rental fleets, roadside assistance, construction sites.
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 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.
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.
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. SAE J431 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
