Tie Rod End for Ford Ranger: Tempered Glass
This tie rod end for the Ford Ranger is specified around tempered glass, 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 packing that arrived crushed at the port, or lead time that slipped twice before bulk started. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Tempered Glass |
| Typical use | Night Riding |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Kevlar Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Nylon 66 — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Neoprene — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- shot blasting
- CNC machining
- laser cutting
- assembly line testing
- cold forging
- anodising
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 mining sites, weekend riding, motocross, long-distance touring, airport ground fleets.
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
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 200 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 14 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. ISO 9001 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
