OPTIMAL Steering and Suspension

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WELCOME TO OPTIMAL STEERING AND SUSPENSION For 30 years the OPTIMAL brand has gained a reputation for high quality engineering. The parts are manufactured in line with OE methods, using quality materials and equipment. OPTIMAL Automotive GmbH guarantees excellent quality for you by carrying out regular inspections throughout the entire manufacturing process. This is why our steering and suspension parts are so reliable. The majority of these items are put through special tests, certified and approved by TÜV Süd. So that we can keep up with today’s demands for the newest generation of parts, we are constantly expanding and continuing this process.

Why OPTIMAL steering and suspension ■ Manufactured to exacting standards using the same processes to those used for OE components ■ Tested to withstand temperatures of 120°C to -40°C ■ Salt spray testing for 1,000 hours ■ Over 1,000 steering and suspension products certified by TUV SUD ■ Covered by a 3-year warranty ■ The range offers parts suitable for hybrid and electric vehicles.

OPTIMAL Quality Construction

Ball studs (precisely fitting and manufactured to meet the tightest tolerances) Clamping ring (for a high, permanent preload and a closed sealing of the sleeve)

Housing (precision-manufactured, partly electrophoretically coated) CFW sleeve (CR sealing bellow, OEM quality, excellent bending strength and sealing, resistant to ozone and grease)

Grease (lifetime lubricated with high-performance lubricant, -40°C to +110°C; reduced stick-slip effect, minimised breakaway torque, high corrosion protection)

Ball socket (very low friction and wear values, very high load capacity, dimensionally stable, designed for high temperatures)

Cover (batch code with product information)

Stabiliser links connect the vehicles left and right wheels to reduce body roll whilst cornering, and absorb shocks from potholes and uneven road surfaces. Fitting a strong, durable part is therefore a must. OPTIMAL’s environment friendly E-coating offers a highly effective protection against corrosion, chemicals, impacts, scratches and bending. STABILISER LINKS

WHEEL BEARING KITS

Our kits include all necessary components such as high-quality and OE-conform screws and nuts, oil seals, circlips and grease. All hub units are permanently lubricated with application-specific

high-performance grease. 100% accuracy on fitting. Cover generations 1-3.

BUSHES

Designed to reduce vibrations and structure-borne noise, rubber-to-metal bushings play an important role in the steering and suspension set-up of modern vehicles. OPTIMAL’s bushes are manufactured to the highest quality requirements, using state-of-the-art machinery to provide maximum passenger comfort and optimum noise reduction.

TIE ROD AND TIE ROD ENDS

Tie rod ends are part of the steering system and connect the spindle on which your front wheel is mounted. OPTIMAL Tie rod ends have life-lubricated ball joints using a semi-synthetic grease to reduce stick-slip, minimise starting and running moments in addition to offering high corrosion protection.

CONTROL ARMS

OEM quality from cast steel and forged cast iron to sheet steel and aluminium lightweight materials, a control arm is the part that forms the link between the suspension of a car and the chassis. Attached with a single pivot, normally a rubber bushing, the control arm can adjust the position of the outboard end while sustaining the radial distance from the inboard mount. A control arm is one of the most mechanically critical parts of the suspension system, which means it is important to replace them when they become worn or broken. Often the reason a replacement is required is due to the ball joint or bushing being worn out, but it can be very difficult and expensive to replace these components separately.

STEERING KNUCKLES NEW TO RANGE

3 YEARS WARRANTY

⊲ Available in steel and aluminium units ⊲ Manufactured to the tightest tolerances with a high accuracy of fit ⊲ Manufactured to exacting standards using the same processes to those used for OE components ⊲ Tested to withstand temperatures of 120°C to -40°C ⊲ Salt spray testing for 1,000 hours.

Mounting hole for the wheel bearing

Mounting holes for the upper control arms

Mounting hole for the tie rod end

Mounting hole for the ABS sensors

Mounting bracket for the brake caliper

Steel inserts for mounting the lower control arms

Wide range of applications including: Audi A3, BMW X5, Citroen Berlingo, Ford Transit Connect plus EV and Hybrid models such as Nissan Leaf.

GET READY FOR ELECTRIC

Electric and Hybrid vehicles are generally much heavier than ICE vehicles due to the battery weight and, as such, will require stronger, more durable parts. OPTIMAL offer more than 900 parts suitable for over 200 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles. Steering and Suspension

Our OPTIMAL professional range of steering and suspension parts including: Tesla Model X 2013-/Model S 2012- ■ Suspension arms ■ Tie rod ends ■ Stabiliser links. Tesla Model S 2012-

■ Tie rod ends ■ Stabiliser links

■ Track control arms. Audi A6, Q5 Hybrid ■ Suspension arms ■ Tie rod ends ■ Stabiliser links. Renault ZOE ■ Ball joints ■ Tie rod ends ■ Suspension arms ■ Stabiliser links.

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