High Strength Alloy Steel Economy Series Rod End

Brand: Aurora Bearing Company

These male rod ends provide good strength for a very modest price. The ball and housing are made from heat treated alloy steels. The ball is hard chrome plated, and the housing is coated for corrosion resistance.

The two-piece construction consists of an inner ball and a body which is deformed around the ball. This results in a distinctive "pancake" appearance, with a very thin head. The lack of a separate race between the body and the ball typically results in a much shorter fatigue life than 3-piece rod ends, particularly under racing conditions. These two-piece rod ends are also less precise than most 3-piece rod ends. They are suitable for non-critical joints operating under low stress levels, but many builders will not allow even the best two-piece joints on a racecar. There is no option for a PTFE liner, which means that these rod ends must be kept clean and lubricated manually.

Male threaded shanks only. Typical male rod end shown in photo. Aurora CAM (right hand threads) and CAB (left hand threads) series.