Top 10 Steering Rod Manufacturers

The German young company was able to become one of the best in terms of product availability thanks to cooperation with factories in China, India and Turkey. Unfortunately, the inscription Made in Germany means that the product was only packed in a warehouse in Germany. The company produces timing drives, ignition systems, suspension, steering, brake system elements.In total, there are 50,000 items in the catalog. We have spare parts for both cars and trucks. The price of Stellox steering rods is very budgetary - for example, for Fiat Panda it is 459 rubles. The manufacturer offers products for: Renault, Opel, Ford, Volkswagen, Volvo, Mercedes, Mazda, Peugeot, Toyota, BMW, KIA, Geely, Nissan, etc. The product is guaranteed for 1 year without mileage limitation. Installation is easy thanks to the exact dimensions. There is always a lot of lubricant, but there may not be protective caps.

Owners of domestic cars sometimes experience difficulties in selecting high-quality spare parts, since not all imported manufacturers produce parts for VAZs of previous generations. Fenox produces good tie rods for both the LADA 2101-2110, Niva 2121-2131 model range, and modern versions: Kalina, Largus, Vesta. There are even parts for Moskvich. There are a lot of spare parts for Renault in the catalogs: Logan, Megan, Sandero, Stepway, etc. In the reviews, buyers are satisfied with the quality of the steering rod packaging (there is thread protection on both sides, sealed film), an affordable price. In Russia, you can buy parts of this brand in almost any city.But drivers warn that it is necessary to tighten the rods moderately, otherwise the thread will “merge”. In terms of the stiffness of the ball joint of the Fenox thrust, we are in no way inferior to eminent brands, but the service life is 60-70 thousand km.

The manufacturer produces 16 million parts per year for export to Asia, Europe and America. Practice and driver reviews show that it is more profitable to buy steering parts as an assembly rather than individually for repairing steering parts. Different companies provide a discount of 5-10% in this way. But RTS gives as much as 15%. For example, when replacing the rods and tips of the VW Passat, the kit for the left and right sides will cost 2400 and 2600 rubles, and buying the same parts separately will cost 3000 rubles. The quality of spare parts is not bad, 70-80 thousand km are guaranteed to pass. And for some, the thrust "lived" 160,000 km. The anthers are not rough, they tolerate frost with dignity, often it is not required to check. The manufacturer uses numerous anti-counterfeiting elements, including the application of stamped inscriptions on the thrust hinge, a metal pin. But lubrication can sometimes be small. The rod thread in the package is closed with a plastic cap to avoid damage during transportation.

The company produces steering rods for numerous brands, including: Ford, Renault, Volvo, Mercedes, Fiat, Peugeot, Citroen and Mitsubishi. There are steering elements for VAZ Niva 2121, 21214 and modification 2131, as well as other models in the line. The products are of good quality, especially for General Motors cars (Hummer, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Pontiac), for which the company supplies parts directly to the conveyor. Initially, GM itself produced components, and since 1999 it has been divided into two companies and now Delphi does it. If you have a car from the GM concern, Delphi will be able to buy original parts for repair. Rods are conveniently mounted on machines thanks to additional edges in the middle of the pin, which allow better fixation of the part. In the reviews, drivers share that after installation, the need for taxiing is completely eliminated.

The company manufactures rods for Daewoo, VW, BMW, Renault, Ssang Yong, Nissan, Fiat and other car brands. Since the brand is American, in the catalog you can find steering rods for Dodge Ram, Chevrolet Tahoe and Ford F-150, which is unlikely to be available from other manufacturers. The parts fully correspond to the factory dimensions and are mounted on the car without any problems. The course of the "joint" is quite tight, does not hang out, which provides precise steering. After 80,000 km, small cracks appear on the anthers, but you can still ride if there is no knock. The manufacturer uses high-quality steel grades 30HGSA with a chromium, silicon and manganese content of about 1%. This provides increased resistance to stress.

The company produces steering rods for car brands: Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mazda, Lexus, Acura, KIA, Toyota, Volkswagen, etc. But the assortment includes spare parts for Renault produced in Russia, as well as VAZ. Production is carried out at sites in Korea and Vietnam, but this brand is being counterfeited in China. Judging by the reviews, CTR tie rods start knocking no earlier than 80,000 km, but mostly serve 100,000 km or more. After installing them, the steering becomes clear and stable.Unlike other companies, the price tag here is “not horse”, so many drivers prefer this particular manufacturer. The package includes a washer and nut for installation, as well as a sachet of lubricant. The hinge bowl and stud threads are made of hardened steel, and the hinge with the foot is alloyed for increased protection against corrosion.

The manufacturing company was founded more than 120 years ago and produces ball bearings, tips, rods, silent blocks, universal joints, axle shafts, suspension arms, crosses and other parts. The range is designed for Korean, Japanese and European cars. The company supplies spare parts to assembly lines of such factories as Honda, Toyota, Nissan, which ensures a long service life of the components. Drivers in the reviews share that if you order original spare parts for repair and replacement of steering rods, Qsten products will come in a Nissan or Toyota branded box, only it will cost much more. Therefore, some immediately order Qsten tie rods for their Japanese cars, getting savings. True, there are much fewer spare parts of this brand on sale in the Russian secondary market than competitors.The quality of the rods is quite high - after 2-3 years of operation they look and work like new ones. If you have a Nissan, Toyota or Honda, choose Qsten brand products.

The company belongs to the German concern ZF. The manufacturer offers tie rods for cars: Renault, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Mercedes, BMW, Acura, Subaru, etc. There are spare parts for cars and commercial vehicles (Sprinter vans and buses). But the company has deprived domestic cars of its attention - there are plenty of spare parts for LADA Largus, but the assortment for VAZ Niva is much smaller. The kit comes with anthers, nuts and clamps, so you don’t have to buy anything. The rubber of the anthers perfectly tolerates frost, road chemicals, salt and water. The steel rod does not rust because it is made of high quality chromium molybdenum steel. Hardening is carried out at a temperature of 880 ⁰С. The thick threads provide a secure hold even when changing tips multiple times.

Sankei produces high-quality tie rods, tips, levers and other suspension parts under the 555 brand. Initially, the manufacturer aimed at the needs of the Japanese car market, offering products for Mazda, Toyota, Lexus, Suzuki, Honda, Nissan and other models. But then the assortment expanded with European brands: Renault, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes. Judging by the reviews, the tie rods are in no way inferior to the original ones and serve the same amount. They are easy to install on any car model, as they exactly meet the standards from car manufacturers. Developers add molybdenum and chromium to metal pins, which increases corrosion protection. The steel is hardened and checked for microcracks. Steering elements remain strong despite regular exposure to water and road chemicals. But this brand is very fond of counterfeiting, so look carefully at the barcode and other security features before buying.

The German manufacturer produces tie rods for almost all makes and models of cars. Among them: Audi, Skoda, Ford, Mazda, Renault, Citroen, Mercedes, etc. The package always contains a complete kit for installing rods on cars - there are lock nuts and other elements, depending on the modification of the steering. Some rods are sold complete with tips, while most are sold individually. The metal resists corrosion well, and on the surface there is a clear manufacturer's marking that protects against fakes. The thread is already lubricated from the factory and closed with a plastic cap. This prevents damage and simplifies installation. Lemforder products are in high demand, so they are presented in a wide range in online stores. But you have to pay a higher price for quality than they ask for similar spare parts from other brands.