Ball Joint for Toyota Corolla: Stainless Steel
This ball joint for the Toyota Corolla is specified around stainless 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 a supplier who changed material without saying so, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Toyota Corolla |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Daily Commuting |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | DOT |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Chromed Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Magnesium Alloy — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Anodised Aluminium — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- rubber vulcanisation
- die casting
- anodising
- laser cutting
- CNC machining
- electroplating
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 daily commuting. Related applications include coastal delivery, airport ground fleets, daily commuting, 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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 2000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
