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 COM-14KH Plain Bearings](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7388-aurora-com-14kh-plain-bearings.jpg)
- AURORA COM-14KH Plain Bearings
- 23.6 kN
- 2.9 kN
![AURORA COM-12KH Plain Bearings](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7387-aurora-com-12kh-plain-bearings.jpg)
- AURORA COM-12KH Plain Bearings
- 1.00 mm
- 2.50 mm
![AURORA COM-10T-15 Plain Bearings](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-com-10t-15-plain-bearings.jpg)
- AURORA COM-10T-15 Plain Bearings
- 18.3 in
- 140 mm
![AURORA VCG-10 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7394-aurora-vcg-10-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCG-10 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 0.0037 in
- 27 lb
![AURORA COM-10KH Plain Bearings](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7390-aurora-com-10kh-plain-bearings.jpg)
- AURORA COM-10KH Plain Bearings
- 3.62 in
- 0.0031 in
![AURORA CM-3B-14 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-cm-3b-14-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA CM-3B-14 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 0.0030
- 5.75 in
![AURORA VCW-8S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7388-aurora-vcw-8s-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCW-8S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 38.10 mm
- 5600 rpm
![AURORA AIB-14T Plain Bearings](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7386-aurora-aib-14t-plain-bearings.jpg)
- AURORA AIB-14T Plain Bearings
- 43 lb
- 8.125 in
![AURORA VCW-7 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7389-aurora-vcw-7-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCW-7 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 39900 lbf
- 0.8750 in
![AURORA VCW-12S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7390-aurora-vcw-12s-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCW-12S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- Imperial
- 0.2813 in
![AURORA VCW-6S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7392-aurora-vcw-6s-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCW-6S Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 1.50 mm
- 3800 rpm
![AURORA VCW-12 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends](https://m.xnxse.com/uploaded_images/d7395-aurora-vcw-12-spherical-plain-bearings-rod-ends.jpg)
- AURORA VCW-12 Spherical Plain Bearings - Rod Ends
- 4300 N
- No Shield, no Seal,