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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 AW-6Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.82 kg ZMaRC 74.6 mm 95.3 mm
AURORA AW-5 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 4 mm 0.15 H7 2.66 kg
AURORA AW-5Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1.3 in Open 5.65 in 5.224 in
AURORA AW-4Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 32.00 mm Two Shields 3600 rpm 4300 rpm
AURORA AW-4 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.638 Kg 51600 N 1.0 mm METRIC
AURORA AW-3Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends TAFK20K308SB 22220 4.51 in 1200 rpm
AURORA AW-3 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 2.93 1.96 5.000 mm 1.92
AURORA AW-16Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 8.80 in 900 rpm 900 rpm 4.46 in
AURORA AW-16 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 0.0805 2.17 in 0.28 0.05 in
AURORA AW-12Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends EJ Cast Iron 435 26 mm
AURORA AW-12 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 10.0 in Medium Series 356772 lbf 610 rpm
AURORA AW-10Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 250 mm 250.000 mm 5.000 mm 0.0922
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