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 VCB-12 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 21.00 mm 35800 N 7700 rpm 25.000 mm
AURORA VCB-10S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends Y32016X 197000 N Stamped Steel 51000 N
AURORA SIB-8T Plain Bearings 20 N/mm² h8 40 mm 0.25 m/s
AURORA VCB-10 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.2813 in 1.13 0.52 7.0000 in
AURORA SIB-8 Plain Bearings 1800 rpm 0.022 in 0.083 in 1500 rpm
AURORA SIB-7T Plain Bearings 15.9 mm 14.554 mm 70.129 mm N 13
AURORA SIB-7 Plain Bearings 530000 N 1800 rpm 2200 rpm 423000 N
AURORA SIB-6T Plain Bearings Heavy Series 7.5 in 659814 lbf 36.5 in
AURORA SIB-6 Plain Bearings 31041 lbf Four-Bolt Plummer Bl 3310 rpm 12-19/32 in
AURORA SIB-5 Plain Bearings 3.3750 in 0.5370 in 1.1875 in ZMaRC
AURORA SIB-5T Plain Bearings 2400 rpm 87200 lb 3-1/4 in Take-Up
AURORA SIB-3T Plain Bearings 0.32 1.88 Imperial 1.83
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