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 AW-10 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 013992032119 0.1 in 11.9 in 2520 rpm
AURORA AM-8Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1.51 33115 83.06 mm 6.100 mm
AURORA AM-7Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 22315CJW33 97.000 mm 75 mm 4000
AURORA AM-8 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends G 1/4 57 mm 500 mm 412 mm
AURORA AM-7 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 20000 rpm Snap-Ring 5000 N 9360 N
AURORA AM-6Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends Stamped Steel 0.07 in 29.3 1.31
AURORA AM-5Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 22 mm 2 15/16 in 183 mm KM17
AURORA AM-6 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 23296K 2.541 in 17 15/16 in P-96
AURORA AM-5 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends Split Cylindrical Ho 64745 lbf 120 mm 2 x M24
AURORA AM-4Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends AN 20 19.304 mm 85.725 mm 99.517 mm
AURORA AM-4 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 95.6 5.3750 in 5.94 in 0.121
AURORA AM-3Z Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends 1.38 51600 N -3.6 mm 125.00 mm
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