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.
![AURORA SM-7T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7386-aurora-sm-7t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-7T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 10.5 mm
- 105 mm
![AURORA SM-8E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7388-aurora-sm-8e-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-8E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 71.996 mm
- 18
![AURORA SM-6T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7395-aurora-sm-6t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-6T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 11.0 in
- 013992025777
![AURORA SM-6ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7393-aurora-sm-6et-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-6ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 0883450042697
- Mounted Bearing
![AURORA SM-6E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7386-aurora-sm-6e-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-6E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 23228
- 35 mm
![AURORA SM-5T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7387-aurora-sm-5t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-5T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 0.037 kg
- 105 °
![AURORA SM-5EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7389-aurora-sm-5ez-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-5EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- Split Cylindrical Ex
- 37.5 in
![AURORA SM-5E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-sm-5e-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-5E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 2400 rpm
- 3600 rpm
![AURORA SM-4EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7387-aurora-sm-4ez-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-4EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 3.0 in
- High Temperature Pac
![AURORA SM-3T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7386-aurora-sm-3t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-3T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 227732 lbf
- Split Cylindrical Ex