Ball Joint for Chevrolet Silverado: Semi-Metallic Compound
This ball joint for the Chevrolet Silverado 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 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 | Ball Joint |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Weekend Riding |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-55 days after approval |
| Compliance | RoHS |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Brass — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Neoprene — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Reinforced Nylon — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Chromed Steel — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Anodised Aluminium — used when the finish has to hold a coating
Processes available
- gravity casting
- die casting
- laser cutting
- powder coating
- sintering
- electroplating
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 weekend riding. Related applications include mining sites, long-distance touring, coastal delivery, weekend riding, mountain roads.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 1.5 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
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.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the RoHS-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 500 pieces per line.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.
