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FK Rod Ends and Aurora Rod Ends
FK Bearing & Aurora Rod Ends — Heim Joints for Race Car Suspension & Steering
The Chassis Shop has been using and providing premium quality rod ends to racers and car builders for over 39 years. We carry an extensive selection of both FK Bearing and Timken Aurora Bearing rod ends in a large variety of sizes — male or female, mild steel or chromoly bodies — in addition to rod end inserts. The rod end selections we offer from these manufacturers are Made in the USA.
Proven in aerospace, racing, and industrial manufacturing, these premier rod end manufacturers’ stringent quality control methods ensure optimal strength with smooth operation. You are buying a precision machined component that takes plenty of abuse — in the performance aftermarket these are critical suspension components that should not be compromised by inferior copies subject to premature failure.
Long gone is the sweetness of a few pennies saved when your car is wadded up because a cheap rod end fails.
For reference: rod ends are also commonly called Heim Joints, Heim Joint Rod Ends, Spherical Bearings, or Rose Joints.
PTFE (Teflon) Lined Rod Ends — Built to Last
The PTFE liner option is highly recommended for zero clearance requirements, superior wear resistance, and reduced lubrication requirements. Teflon lined rod ends are ideal for suspension and steering connections — a favorite choice for race cars with 4-link rear suspensions.
Male Mild Steel Rod Ends — Two Piece Series
- FK Bearing Male Mild Steel Rod End — two piece “C” series, multiple sizes, PTFE liner option available, Made in USA
- Aurora Male Mild Steel Rod End — two piece “C” series, multiple sizes, PTFE liner option available, Made in USA
Female Mild Steel Rod Ends — Two Piece Series
- FK Bearing Female Mild Steel Rod End — two piece “C” series, multiple sizes, Made in USA
- Aurora Female Mild Steel Rod End — two piece “C” series, multiple sizes, Made in USA
Male Chromoly Rod Ends — Three Piece Series
- FK Bearing Male Chromoly Rod End — three piece "A" series, chromoly body, PTFE liner option available, Made in USA
- Aurora Male Chromoly Rod End — three piece “A” series, chromoly body, PTFE liner option available, Made in USA
Male Heavy Duty Chromoly Rod Ends — Extra Heavy Duty Series
- FK Bearing Male Heavy Duty Chromoly Rod End — extra heavy duty “XA” series, chromoly body, Made in USA
- Aurora Male Heavy Duty Chromoly Rod End — extra heavy duty “XA” series, chromoly body, Made in USA
High Misalignment Rod Ends — Teflon Lined, Chromoly
Special ball shoulders allow for greater angular misalignment than standard rod ends — ideal for applications with extreme suspension travel or tight packaging constraints.
- FK Bearing High Misalignment Rod End, Teflon Lined — “XA” series based, chromoly, special ball shoulders, PTFE lined, Made in USA
- Aurora High Misalignment Rod End, Teflon Lined — “XA” series based, chromoly, special ball shoulders, PTFE lined, Made in USA
Rod End Inserts — For Shock Ends & Fixed Applications
Rod end inserts are used for shock end bearings and components that don’t require adjustability — a spherical bearing without the threaded shank.
- FK Bearing Rod End Insert — for shock end bearings and fixed mount applications, Made in USA
- Aurora Rod End Insert — for shock end bearings and fixed mount applications, Made in USA
Complete Your Suspension Build
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- Clevises — chromoly weld clevises designed to accept rod ends directly
- Specialty Nuts & Washers — safety washers, jam nuts, and AN hardware essential for rod end mounting
- Tube Adapters — weld-in threaded tube ends used alongside rod ends in 4-link and control arm builds
- Weld Tabs & Brackets — chassis tabs and brackets for mounting rod end assemblies
- Driveline Accessories — lateral limiter kits and saddle mounts commonly used with 4-link rod end setups
Note: Welding should always be performed by a qualified welder.
Proudly Made in the USA.
