Trailing Arm for Audi Q5: Cast Iron
This trailing arm for the Audi Q5 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 lead time that slipped twice before bulk started, or a fitment that looked right on paper and failed on the bench. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Trailing Arm |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi Q5 |
| Material / finish | Cast Iron |
| Typical use | Wet Weather Riding |
| MOQ | 3,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 20 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Tempered Glass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Chromed Steel — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- EPDM Rubber — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Carbon Fibre Composite — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Sintered Metal — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
Processes available
- gravity casting
- laser cutting
- CNC machining
- rubber vulcanisation
- shot blasting
- 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 wet weather riding. Related applications include construction sites, daily commuting, weekend riding, urban courier work, farm use.
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
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 testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. IATF 16949 documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
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 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 5 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.
