Ball Joint for Honda Accord: Zinc Plated Steel
This ball joint for the Honda Accord 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 a specification nobody had written down, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Honda Accord |
| Material / finish | Zinc Plated Steel |
| Typical use | Coastal Delivery |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | ECE R90 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Kevlar Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Powder Coated Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Bronze — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Brass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- die casting
- gravity casting
- precision stamping
- ultrasonic cleaning
- assembly line testing
- shot blasting
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 coastal delivery. Related applications include adventure travel, farm use, wet weather riding, heavy load hauling, passenger transport.
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. ECE R90 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the ECE R90-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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 long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Share a sample or a drawing and we will quote against a written specification, not against a photograph.
