Suspension and steering parts
Shock absorbers, leaf springs, ball joints, tie-rod ends and rubber bushes for cars, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers.
About suspension and steering parts
Suspension and steering parts wear with use, so they sell steadily through aftermarket distributors. Indian makers supply hydraulic and gas shock absorbers, leaf and coil springs, ball joints, tie-rod ends, stabiliser links and rubber-to-metal bushes.
As with brake parts, these are safety-relevant, so each part number is approved on a sample and the maker supplies its inspection record.
Types
- Hydraulic and gas-charged shock absorbers
- Leaf springs and spring assemblies
- Coil springs
- Ball joints and tie-rod ends
- Stabiliser (anti-roll bar) links and bushes
- Rubber-to-metal bushes and mountings
Materials
- Forged and machined steel for joints and rods
- Spring steel for leaf and coil springs
- Natural and synthetic rubber for bushes
- Zinc, phosphate or paint finishes against corrosion
Standards
- Makers' own inspection and test records, supplied if you ask for them
- Makers whose quality system is certified to ISO 9001 or IATF 16949, shown on the maker's certificate
Options
- Maker's own brand, or your private-label box
- Parts sold singly or as axle sets
- Pre-shipment inspection by an independent inspection body
Packaging
- Individual boxes or sleeves, oiled or wrapped for transit
- Springs bundled and strapped, loaded on pallets
- Export cartons labelled by part number
Documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list at part-number level
- Certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or air waybill
- Maker's inspection report if you ask for one
Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fitment | Matched to your part number, drawing or sample |
| Finish | Painted, phosphated or zinc plated, as agreed |
| Hardness and dimensions | Inspection record from the maker for each part number |
| HS code | 8708 80 (suspension systems and parts), 8708 94 (steering wheels, columns and boxes), 7320 (springs) |
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