Steering Column for Ford Ranger: Cast Iron
This steering column for the Ford Ranger is specified around cast iron, 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 fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench, or packing that arrived crushed at the port. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Steering Column |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- EPDM Rubber — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Silicone — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Carbon Fibre Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- ABS Plastic — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- electroplating
- powder coating
- assembly line testing
- ultrasonic cleaning
- laser cutting
- rubber vulcanisation
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for motocross. Related applications include roadside assistance, motocross, daily commuting, night riding, construction sites.
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 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.
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 is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
