AURORA Bearings

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 AW-10SZ Plain Bearings	47 mm	0.078 kg	13000 r/min	11000 r/min
AURORA AM-16Z-5 Plain Bearings	0.85 Kg	1.100 mm	22.000 mm	85 mm
AURORA AM-14-12 Plain Bearings	95.65 mm	101 mm	108 kN	77.5 mm
AURORA AG-8-1 Plain Bearings	0.06 in	12.34 lb	0.0926	2.0395 in
AURORA MM-8BPT-Y Plain Bearings	Industrial	10 mm	Four-Bolt Square Fla	1.598 in
AURORA MM-7YZ Plain Bearings	18.3 mm	10.8 kN	63.5 mm	55.4 mm
AURORA MM-7TY Plain Bearings	4.45 in	0.030 in	25400 lbf	4.45 in
AURORA MM-7S Plain Bearings	0.12	1300 r/min	476 mm	540 mm
AURORA MM-6Y Plain Bearings	12.7 mm	50.8 mm	25 mm	7800 N
AURORA MM-6S Plain Bearings	Imperial	1.62	7070 lbf	0 in
AURORA MM-5TY Plain Bearings	0.117	4.80 in	0.11 in	2.76
AURORA MM-4TS Plain Bearings	0.117	288.925 mm	63.505 mm	56900 lbf