Ball Joint for Ford Ranger: Magnesium Alloy
This ball joint for the Ford Ranger is specified around magnesium alloy, 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or premature wear on the first batch. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Magnesium Alloy |
| Typical use | Roadside Assistance |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Titanium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Brass — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Carbon Fibre Composite — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Powder Coated Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
Processes available
- cold forging
- injection moulding
- rubber vulcanisation
- surface grinding
- die casting
- assembly line testing
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 roadside assistance. Related applications include wet weather riding, food delivery, security patrols, motocross, coastal delivery.
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 3000 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
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 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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
Tell us the model, the fitment and the quantity and we will hold a production slot for you.
