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 AM-6T-C2 Plain Bearings	190.5 mm	6.09 kN	1207 EKTN9	26.797 mm
AURORA AM-5T-C2 Plain Bearings	330	65 mm	104 mm	7 °
AURORA AM-12Z-HKC Plain Bearings	171.45 mm	10.5 kN	0.75 in	2 x 3/4-10 UNC
AURORA AM-10-HKC Plain Bearings	SR-30-0	138 kN	96.1 kN	160.325 mm
AURORA AM-10Z-1 Plain Bearings	3 mm	19.8 mm	63.5 mm	0.375 in
AURORA AM-10T-HKC Plain Bearings	2400 rpm	170.0000 mm	3600 rpm	4300 rpm
AURORA AB-6T-1 Plain Bearings	90 mm	3100	EC520-617	17.6 Kg
AURORA AB-6T-C2 Plain Bearings	MB30	450.00 mm	VR530	1230
AURORA AB-5T-C2 Plain Bearings	6200 rpm	14.3 mm	Two Seals	9000 rpm
AURORA KW-8SZ Plain Bearings	37.033 mm	0.800 mm	METRIC	4300 rpm
AURORA MIB-14T Plain Bearings	27700 lbf	0 in	66.2	1.89
AURORA AB-12Z-HKC Plain Bearings	409000 lbf	68100 lbf	3.6 mm	18.3 mm