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 MM-12BPTY Bearings	139.7 mm	159.614 mm	5.45 kg	160 mm
AURORA MM-12-39 Bearings	13300 N	13.00 mm	55.0000 mm	1.00 mm
AURORA MIB-12ST-1 Bearings	Stamped Steel	0.7500 in	0.4	1.45
AURORA MIB-16T-1-C3 Bearings	013992076304	47 lb	10.6 in	1.5 in
AURORA MG-8TM-500 Bearings	MS30/900	850.00 mm	100 mm	HM30/900
AURORA MG-8TZ-1 Bearings	12100 lbf	15.875 mm	29.987 mm	59.44 mm
AURORA MG-M10T-C3 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends	3.40 in	Piloted Flange Cartr	13.50 in	400 rpm
AURORA MG-10TZK-1 Bearings	2.8 mm	KJHM720249	3.050 mm	154.43 mm
AURORA MG-16TZ-C1 Bearings	53900 N	4800 rpm	50.000 mm	58500 N
AURORA MB-8TZ-1 Bearings	16000 rpm	1.00 mm	7100 N	15.000 mm
AURORA MB-8TZ Bearings	2.1 mm	208 kN	3.5 mm	NNU/W33
AURORA MB-6ZK Bearings	YAT 204-012	1/4-28 UNF	12.7 kN	3.2 mm