Control Arm for Ford Ranger: Carbon Steel
This control arm for the Ford Ranger is specified around carbon 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 reorders that did not match the approved sample, or a supplier who changed material without saying so. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Control Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Ford Ranger |
| Material / finish | Carbon Steel |
| Typical use | Long-Distance Touring |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 500 per carton |
Material options
- Chromed Steel — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Sintered Metal — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Silicone — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Aluminium Alloy — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- sintering
- electroplating
- ultrasonic cleaning
- surface grinding
- precision stamping
- powder coating
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 long-distance touring. Related applications include heavy load hauling, daily commuting, security patrols, delivery fleets, wet weather riding.
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
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 days once you have seen the first piece.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the IATF 16949-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
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.
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.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
