AURORA Bearings

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Aurora Bearing Company manufactures the world’s most complete range of rod end and spherical bearings. Configurations range from 2-piece economy commercial and molded race construction through 3-piece precision designs. Aurora also produces a full line of military spec rod ends, spherical bearings, and journal bushings. Custom designed rod ends, spherical bearings, and linkages are a specialty.

Also known as "Rose joints" or "Heim Joints," the rod end bearings are a critical component of a racecar's suspension. We have carried Aurora Bearing rod ends for many years with excellent customer feedback. Heavy users such as driver schools and racecar rental shops find they get greater life out of Aurora rod ends in many applications. The majority of road race cars manufactured in the U.S. are equipped with Aurora rod ends as original equipment.

Check out our Aurora Rod Ends Quick Comparison Guide for a broad overview comparison of the different series available.
If you know the size you need but not the series, our Aurora Rod End Series Comparison by Size lets you compare the static axial load ratings for each size side-by-side.

Bearing Number Bore Dia Outer DIa Width Size
AURORA SG-10EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 10.7 9080 lbf 24.4 5210 lbf
AURORA SG-10T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 178 kN 232.47 g 66.7 kN 31.75 mm
AURORA SB-6EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 14.50 lb AN-34 205.92 mm 22238K
AURORA SG-10E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.35 6.57 in 1.72 Imperial
AURORA SG-10ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 104.8 mm 1 3/8 in 2.031 in 28.6 mm
AURORA SB-8T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 66 mm 300 N/mm² 45 mm 500 N/mm²
AURORA SB-8EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 15.000 mm 35.0000 mm 0.64 mm 8250 N
AURORA SB-8ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends Imperial Stamped Steel 36200 lbf 0.091
AURORA SB-7E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 150.10 mm 0.0959 JF9000 480000 N
AURORA SB-7T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1 22.3 mm 19 mm 0.15 mm
AURORA SB-7ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1.4 in 5.0 in LSE611BX Aluminium Triple Lab
AURORA SB-6T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 3.75 in 13.5 in 64745 lbf LSE312BR
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