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 VCG-7 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1.7500 in 0.099 0.06 in 1.37
AURORA VCG-6S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends LSM160BRHHTPS Split Cylindrical Re 7.5 in 131064 lbf
AURORA VCG-12 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 26 7/16 in N-710 1:12 P-710
AURORA VCG-6 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1070 rpm 1.5 in 19.5 in This product line wa
AURORA VCG-5S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 2783 31.750 mm 1.520 mm 71.10 mm
AURORA VCG-10S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.3 in 27.252 in 426238 lbf 29405 lbf
AURORA VCG-12S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.083 in Mounted Bearing 373000 lb Cartridge
AURORA VCB-8S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 130.0000 mm 95000 N 3400 rpm 2.00 mm
AURORA VCB-7S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends SAF640 x 7-1/8 9.8750 in SNW-140 x 7-1/8 7 1/8 in
AURORA VCB-7 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 5.625 in 0.12 in 82000 202000 lbf
AURORA VCB-6S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 2.00 mm 33.00 mm 65.000 mm 101000 N
AURORA VCB-5S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 99100P 0.143 10.0000 in Imperial
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