tie rod end factory
Steering Parts Factory

Outer Tie Rod End Manufacturer
in China

  • Factory Direct Pricing
  • OE Number Matching
  • Private Label Support
GDST Tie Rod Ends

3000 +

Models Application

Tie Rod End Manufacturer

China Reliable Tie Rod End Manufacturer

Wuhu GDST Auto Parts Co., Ltd is a professional tie rod end manufacturer with 20 years of experience, and our products are sold in more than 100 countries in America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and are trusted by customers all over the world.

We offer a full range of outer tie rod ends products for Japanese, American, European, and Korean vehicles, including passenger cars, light and heavy trucks. We have developed more than 3,000 models and can customize new products according to customers’ needs.

GDST tie rod end replacements use high-quality materials with excellent abrasion, corrosion, and impact resistance. The surface of the product is zinc-plated and electrophoresis-treated to effectively prevent rust, and key parts such as the ball and screw are heat-treated to ensure longer service life and stable performance.

Choose GDST Tie Rod End Supplier and reap the benefits of quality, service and value!

Competitive Advantages

How GDST Helps You Grow Your Business

Why do brands and wholesalers around the world choose GDST for long-term partnerships? From product quality to supply stability, our core advantages are clear.

OE Quality Products

We develop and manufacture products to match OE size and material specifications, ensuring accurate fitment and consistent quality.

Factory Pricing

Buy directly from us and cut out unnecessary middlemen, giving you better margins and more competitive pricing in your market.

Delivery on Time

With a stable 60-day lead time for standard orders, you can plan your purchasing and delivery schedules with confidence.

Low MOQ

A 100-piece MOQ per model keeps production efficient while giving you a low-risk way to test our product quality and market response.

Rich Experience

Serving customers in 100+ countries gives us a clear understanding of different markets and competitive demands, helping you make smarter choices and build a stronger position in your market.

Custom Brand Solutions

Customize your own brand packaging and product labeling, so you can build your brand, control your pricing, and protect your market margins.

1-Year Warranty

With comprehensive after-sales support and a 1-year warranty, you can sell our products with greater confidence and less worry.

Easy Product Expansion

Our extensive product range and reliable supply resources make it easier to add new products, expand your range, and grow your business with one trusted supplier.

Ready to boost your market with factory-direct tie rod ends? Contact our team today for a custom quote.

Hot Selling Tie Rod Ends

With 3,000+ tie rod end models available, we can help you quickly match the right parts to your market and vehicle applications. Send us your requirements and let’s get started.

Tie Rod End Customization

Custom Tie Rod Ends for Your Brand

From sample-based new model development to branded product packaging, we offer practical customization options for importers, distributors, and private-label brands.

Sample-based Tie Rod End development and customization 01

Sample-Based New Development

Have a Tie Rod End model that is not yet in our range? If you have a physical sample, send it to us. We can develop the model based on your sample with no development charge.

New Model Free Development
Custom brand name and OE number marking on Tie Rod Ends 02

Custom Product Marking

Add your brand name and OE number directly to tie rod ends. Product marking helps keep your private-label products easy to identify and consistent across your product range.

Brand Name OE Number Private Label
Black, silver and natural finish options for Tie Rod Ends
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Three Finish Options

Choose black, natural, or silver finish according to your brand positioning, product range, and local market preference.

Black Natural Silver
Custom branded color poly bag for Tie Rod Ends 04

Custom Color Bags

Customize poly bags with your brand logo and preferred colors. Send us your logo, and we can prepare a branded bag design for your Tie Rod Ends.

Brand Logo Custom Colors Private Label
Custom color label for branded Tie Rod End packaging 05

Custom Color Labels

We provide free label design based on the information you want to show, such as your logo, product name, OE number, and packing quantity. Clear labels also make stock and warehouse handling easier.

Free Design OE Number Packing Qty
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Custom Color Boxes

We provide free color box design for your Tie Rod Ends. Tell us your ideas or send us a packaging sample you like, and we can create a box around your brand.

Free Design Brand Packaging

Private Label Support

Build Your Own Tie Rod End Product Line

Have a sample, OE list, logo, or packaging idea? Send us your requirements and we can help with product development, product marking, finish selection, and branded packaging.

Technical Excellence

Tie Rod End Components

A clear component breakdown helps you evaluate material reliability, service life, and batch consistency before placing OEM/ODM orders.

Exploded view of a GDST tie rod end with components numbered one through five

Designed for Long-Term Performance

OE-spec fitment
Stable Performance
100% final inspection
  1. Nut

    8.8 Grade Bolt
    Made from 8.8 grade bolt steel with a tight fit and high strength, providing stable fastening performance and reducing loosening risks during aftermarket replacement.
  2. Ball Stud

    40Cr Heat Treated
    Manufactured from 40Cr heat-treated steel with twice the strength of standard 45# steel. 100% inspected for internal and external cracks to prevent breakage in service, while mirror finishing achieves OE-level roughness for high durability, toughness, and strength.
  3. C-Ring

    65Mn Heat Treated
    Made from heat-treated 65Mn material with no sharp ends, avoiding any damage to the dust cover during assembly and transport while maintaining reliable retention inside the assembly.
  4. Dust Cover

    Premium Neoprene · -30°C to +70°C
    Crafted from premium neoprene to keep dust, sand, and water out, withstanding temperatures from -30°C to +70°C for long service life and fewer warranty issues.
  5. Housing

    Forged 45# Steel
    Forged from special 45# steel to achieve the most ideal grain structure, delivering a strong and precise seat that stays durable under repeated suspension movement.
  6. Back Plate

    ST12 Cold-Rolled Steel
    Manufactured from ST12 cold-rolled steel with high strength, ensuring the ball stud will not be extruded out of the housing and supporting consistent quality across bulk orders.
  7. Nylon Structure

    500P Polyoxymethylene
    Made of 500P polyoxymethylene with grease channels, ensuring grease flows through the plastic ball seat to the ball stud for a smooth surface and long service life.
Manufacturing Overview

GDST Tie Rod End Manufacturing Facility

With an IATF 16949-certified quality system and established production capacity, we support aftermarket customers with OE quality, factory-direct supply, and stable delivery.

2010

Established Year

500+

Employees

120,000

Workshop Area

200K+

Monthly Capacity (pcs)

8+

Production Lines

Manufacturing Excellence

Tie Rod End Production Process

GDST tie rod ends go through a controlled multi-stage production process, from blank preparation and precision machining to surface treatment, assembly, packaging, and shipment.

GDST tie rod end production process

From Metal Blanks to Ready-to-Ship Tie Rod Ends

Each production stage focuses on dimensional accuracy, thread quality, secure assembly, surface protection, and consistent aftermarket fitment.

14

PROCESS STEPS

100%

PROCESS CONTROL

FINAL

INSPECTION

01
Blank
Tie rod end metal blank preparation

Blank Preparation

Metal blanks are prepared as the starting material for tie rod end machining, providing the required material shape and allowance for subsequent processing.

Material Preparation Machining Allowance
02
Shot Blasting
Shot blasting process for tie rod end components

Shot Blasting

The blanks are shot blasted to remove surface scale and residues, creating a cleaner surface for precision machining.

Surface Cleaning Scale Removal
03
Drilling
Large drilling process for tie rod end components

Large Drilling

The main drilling operation creates the required internal opening in the component, preparing it for the following boring and machining operations.

Hole Accuracy Dimensional Control
04
Boring
Internal boring process for tie rod end components

Internal Boring

The internal hole is precisely bored to the required size and surface condition, creating the correct fit for the tie rod end's internal components.

Bore Accuracy Inner Surface
05
Shaft Turning
Smooth rod turning process for tie rod end

Smooth Rod Turning

The rod section is turned to achieve the specified diameter and smooth surface finish required for accurate assembly and reliable thread formation.

Diameter Control Surface Finish
06
Grooving
Groove machining process for tie rod end

Groove Machining

Specified grooves are machined onto the component to provide the required positioning and functional interface for subsequent assembly.

Groove Accuracy Position Control
07
Thread Rolling
Thread rolling process for tie rod end

Thread Rolling

Threads are formed by rolling to achieve consistent thread dimensions and a clean profile for reliable connection with the mating steering components.

Thread Accuracy Thread Profile
08
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Ultrasonic cleaning of tie rod end components

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Machined components are cleaned with an ultrasonic process to remove machining residues, oil, and fine contaminants before surface treatment and assembly.

Deep Cleaning Contamination Control
09
Surface Treatment
Surface treatment of tie rod end components

Surface Treatment

The components receive the specified surface treatment to improve surface protection and resistance to corrosion during storage, transportation, and vehicle use.

Surface Protection Corrosion Resistance
10
Pre-Pressing
Pre-pressing process for tie rod end assembly

Pre-Pressing

Components are pre-pressed into the required position before final riveting, helping establish stable assembly dimensions and proper component seating.

Component Seating Assembly Position
11
Riveting
Rotary riveting process for tie rod end assembly

Rotary Riveting

Rotary riveting secures the assembled components in position, creating the required retention force and stable connection within the tie rod end.

Secure Retention Riveting Control
12
Assembly
Tie rod end component assembly

Component Assembly

The processed components are assembled into the complete tie rod end, with each part positioned according to the required assembly specifications.

Part Fitment Assembly Accuracy
13
Packaging
Tie rod end packaging for aftermarket orders

Packaging

Finished tie rod ends are packed according to order requirements, including GDST packaging or customized private-label bags, boxes, labels, and shipping marks.

Private Label Export Packaging
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Shipment
Tie rod end shipment for global aftermarket customers

Shipment

Packed orders are prepared for shipment according to customer requirements and released for delivery after the necessary production and order checks are completed.

Order Release Global Shipment
TIE ROD END QC

Tie Rod End Quality Inspection

Every tie rod end is inspected through multiple quality control stages before shipment. Our QC process checks material properties, surface protection, hardness, joint strength, boot performance, service life, and joint clearance to help ensure consistent fitment and reliable steering performance.

  • Material Composition Analysis
  • Surface Treatment & Salt Spray Testing
  • Vickers Hardness Testing
  • Push-Out & Pull-Out Force Testing
  • Dust Boot High & Low Temperature Testing
  • Durability & Service Life Testing
  • Joint Clearance Testing
Explore Our Quality Control System
Material composition analysis of tie rod end components
Salt spray testing of tie rod end surface treatment
Vickers hardness testing of tie rod end components
Push-out and pull-out force testing of tie rod end joint
Global Markets

GDST Main Markets

This is not our first time working with your market. We have supported customers across different countries with quality products, private-label solutions, and factory-direct supply for long-term growth.

United States Canada Mexico Puerto Rico
Guatemala Nicaragua El Salvador Honduras Costa Rica Panama Dominican Republic Curacao
Colombia Venezuela Suriname Ecuador Peru Bolivia Brazil Argentina Chile
Germany United Kingdom France Belgium Spain Portugal Poland Czech Republic Finland Sweden Belarus Russia Malta Monaco Andorra
Iraq Iran Syria Jordan Lebanon Israel Palestine Saudi Arabia Bahrain Qatar Kuwait United Arab Emirates Oman Yemen Turkey
Egypt Libya South Africa Mozambique Sudan Tunisia Algeria Morocco Kenya Tanzania Uganda Gabon Burkina Faso Nigeria Cape Verde Côte d'Ivoire Ghana Zambia Angola Zimbabwe Malawi Madagascar Reunion Island
South Korea Japan Philippines Vietnam Laos Cambodia Myanmar Thailand Malaysia Indonesia Sri Lanka Bangladesh India Pakistan Afghanistan Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Uzbekistan Armenia Australia
Serving 100+ Countries Worldwide
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Trusted by Customers Worldwide

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Product Quality Feedback

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Excellent Product Quality

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Professional Service

After-Sales Support

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Responsive After-Sales

Delivery & Packaging

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On-Time Delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our tie rod ends and partnership terms.

Simple Process

How to Order Tie Rod Ends From GDST

Send us your part numbers, required quantities and packaging requirements. We will help confirm the right models and provide a quotation.

  1. Submit Tie Rod End Inquiry

    Send us your OE numbers, required quantities, and any private label or packaging requirements. Complete details help us match the correct tie rod end references and prepare an accurate offer faster.

  2. Detailed Quotation in 8 Hours

    Our sales team reviews your tie rod end list and packaging needs, then returns a complete quotation with unit prices, MOQ, lead time, and shipping terms within 8 hours for standard inquiries.

  3. Confirm Details & Receive PI

    Once prices, quantities, delivery terms, and packaging are confirmed, we draft a formal Proforma Invoice with full order details. The PI is generally valid for 15 days, giving you enough time to complete internal approval and payment planning.

  4. Production After 30% Deposit

    After the 30% deposit is received and the bank slip is verified, production is scheduled and raw materials, components, molds, and packaging are prepared. You receive regular progress updates covering forging, CNC machining, thread forming, heat treatment, surface treatment, and packing.

  5. Packing List & Balance Notice

    When goods are ready and pass 100% final inspection, we send you the detailed shipping packing list, carton and pallet photos, and a formal notice of the final balance payment due before shipment booking.

  6. Shipment & Customs Documents

    Once the balance is confirmed, we coordinate loading, booking, and customs declaration with your forwarder, arrange vessel space, and send the customs clearance documents including commercial invoice, packing list, contract, and bill of lading after shipment.

  7. Vessel Status Tracking

    We keep tracking the vessel status and share key milestones as your cargo moves. As the shipment approaches the destination port, we remind you in advance so you can prepare customs clearance and inbound logistics without delay.

  8. One-Year Warranty & After-Sales

    Every tie rod end order is covered by a one-year warranty after receipt. If you receive feedback related to fitment, thread damage, corrosion, or product performance, contact our team and we will provide technical review and practical solutions.

Ready to Source Tie Rod Ends?

Send your OE list or sample details today -- our GDST team will respond within 8 hours.

Product Range

Complete Your Steering & Suspension Range

Explore more steering and suspension parts to expand your product range and meet more vehicle applications.

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GDST Team

Our GDST sales team is always on the line to provide you with quality tie rod products and personalized service in China. We want you to experience not only high-quality parts but also professional, accurate, and timely service from GDST. If you are looking for a reliable Tie Rod End manufacturer, please contact us now and let’s work together!

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