Aurora MB-10 Male Rod End Bearing 5/8" Bore Left Hand Thread

The Aurora MB-10 is a precision-grade male threaded spherical rod end bearing designed for demanding industrial, automotive, and mechanical linkage applications. This high-quality rod end, also known as a heim joint or spherical bearing, provides smooth articulation and reliable motion transfer in tie rods, steering linkages, control arms, and hydraulic cylinders.

Key Specifications:

• Bore Diameter: 5/8 inch (0.625")
• Ball Diameter: 1.125 inches
• Thread Size: 5/8"-18 UNF-3A
• Thread Direction: Left Hand
• Head Diameter: 1.500 inches
• Head Width: 0.562 inches
• Base to Center: 1.625 inches
• Misalignment Angle: 16 degrees
• Radial Static Load Capacity: 7,364 lbf

Construction and Materials:

• Housing Material: Low carbon steel with protective coating for corrosion resistance
• Ball Material: Alloy steel, heat treated and hard chrome plated
• Race Material: Low carbon steel with protective coating
• Series: MB (Precision Grade)
• Made in USA

The MB-10 features a three-piece construction with a spherical swivel ball pressed into a corrosion-resistant housing with left-hand threaded shank. The protective coating provides excellent resistance to moisture and environmental contaminants. This bearing is supplied without a grease fitting as standard but can accommodate optional Zerk or flush-type fittings by specifying suffix "Z" or "F" (MB-10Z or MB-10F).

Applications: Ideal for racing suspension components, industrial machinery linkages, hydraulic equipment, agricultural equipment, and custom fabrication projects requiring precise articulation and high load capacity.