Tie Rod End for Audi A4: Semi-Metallic Compound
This tie rod end for the Audi A4 is specified around semi-metallic compound, 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 warranty claims traced back to a single lot, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Tie Rod End |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Off-Road Trails |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | SGS |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Carbon Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- Ceramic Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Magnesium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- shot blasting
- electroplating
- gravity casting
- surface grinding
- anodising
- ultrasonic cleaning
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 off-road trails. Related applications include adventure travel, heavy load hauling, mountain roads, passenger transport, wet weather riding.
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. SGS documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 3000 pieces per line.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
