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-4ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7395-aurora-sm-4et-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-4ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 14.13 in
- EE724119
![AURORA SM-3E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-sm-3e-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-3E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 1.18
- 0.130 in
![AURORA SM-4E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7393-aurora-sm-4e-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-4E Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 7.9 in
- Aluminium Triple Lab
![AURORA SM-3ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7394-aurora-sm-3et-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-3ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- HM31/900
- 70 mm
![AURORA SM-10EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7395-aurora-sm-10ez-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-10EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- CR - Phenolic Outer
- 11700 rpm
![AURORA SM-12EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7389-aurora-sm-12ez-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-12EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 40 mm
- 0.2 kg
![AURORA SG-8T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7387-aurora-sg-8t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SG-8T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 1.50 mm
- 35.000 mm
![AURORA SM-10T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7393-aurora-sm-10t-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SM-10T Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 212000 lb
- 1000 rpm
![AURORA SG-8EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7388-aurora-sg-8ez-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SG-8EZ Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 23230
- 0.0043 in
![AURORA SG-8ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-sg-8et-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA SG-8ET Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 119.7
- 87.88 mm