Lower Control Arms | Vehicle suspension adjustment, off-road | - Material: Steel (Base) ▲ Aluminum (Advanced, 30% lighter) - Corrosion Resistance: 500+ hr salt spray (ASTM B117, Advanced) - Load Capacity: 6.5kN (TÜV) ▲ 5.8kN (Industry Standard) | ▲ Lightweight Advanced model improves fuel efficiency High load capacity for heavy-duty use Certified durability (TÜV, ISO 9001) | Advanced model costlier Steel Base is heavier but cheaper |
Upper Control Arms | Front suspension alignment, road handling | - Material: Steel (Base) ▲ Aluminum (Advanced) - Corrosion Resistance: 450+ hr (Advanced) vs 350+ hr (Industry) - Mounting Design: 3 pivot points (Advanced) ▲ 2 (Base) | Enhanced adjustability with 3 pivot points Superior corrosion resistance in coastal regions | Higher cost for Advanced tier |
Shock Absorbers | Cushioning road impacts, ride comfort | - Damping Force: 1,500N (Advanced) ▲ 1,200N (Base) - Response Time: 0.25s (ISO 6333, Advanced) vs 0.35s (Industry) - Fluid Type: Synthetic (Advanced) vs Mineral Oil (Base) | Faster response for smoother rides Synthetic fluid reduces wear by 40% | Advanced tier requires specialized maintenance |
Strut Mounts | Chassis stability, vibration damping | - Vibration Damping: 38 dBA (Advanced) ▲ 42 dBA (Base) - Material: Polyurethane (Advanced) vs Rubber (Base) - Load Capacity: 8kN (TÜV) vs 6kN (Industry) | Quieter than refrigerator hum (38 dBA) Polyurethane resists deformation longer | Higher upfront cost for polyurethane |
Ball Joints | Steering and suspension articulation | - Rotation Angle: 50° (Advanced) ▲ 40° (Base) - Corrosion Resistance: 600+ hr (ASTM B117, Advanced) vs 400+ hr (Industry) - Load Capacity: 7kN (Advanced) | Wider rotation angle improves off-road maneuverability Longer lifespan in harsh environments | Requires periodic lubrication |
Tie Rod Ends | Steering adjustment, alignment precision | - Adjustment Range: ±15mm (Advanced) ▲ ±10mm (Base) - Material: Stainless Steel (Advanced) vs Carbon Steel (Base) - Sealing: Double-lip seal (Advanced) vs Single (Industry) | ±15mm range ensures precise alignment adjustments Double seal prevents dust ingress | Advanced tier adds 20% to part cost |