Aftermarket portfolio
Our Aftermarket business offers premium OE-quality products, the very latest technologies, significant added value, and fast availability.
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Our independent aftermarket customers receive premium quality products with exclusive technologies only available from GKN Automotive, with original equipment quality.
Products
Sideshafts
The sideshaft provides the dynamic connection between the engine and driven wheels, transmitting power and allowing steering angles while accommodating suspension movements and isolating vibrations. It has a critical impact on a vehicle’s performance, efficiency, handling, comfort and safety.
Constant velocity joints
A constant velocity joint is a mechanical coupling in which the rotational speed of the output shaft is the same as that of the input shaft whatever the operating angle of the joint.
Driveshaft boots
Sealing systems, or boots, are required to keep the lubricant inside the joint and to prevent dirt and moisture or any other contaminating substance from getting into the joint.
Propshafts
The propshaft is an important component for rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It transmits the torque from the engine/gearbox unit to the axle differential, often bridging long distances between the units.
Suspension springs
Suspension springs play a crucial role in the car's suspension system. They compress to absorb the shock caused by bumps in the roads while driving.
Steering technology
The steering component forms the most direct connection between road and driver. Although it consists of multiple different technical elements, it needs to convey clear and unambiguous steering feedback to the driver in order to be safe.