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Swivel-Shaft Rod Ends


Ball Joints	Ball Joints with Set Screw, Nut, Lock Washer

With a ball joint at the top of the shank, these rod ends pivot in the middle of the body instead of in the eyelet. Use them for linear push applications that require movement along the length of the connecting rod. Also known as control swivels, they provide an excellent pivoting connection between light mechanical components while constraining excess play. A Buna-N disc dampens vibration.

Lock Washer, Nut, and Set Screw—Rod ends with set screw, nut, and lock washer have a self-locking set screw and integral nut with lock washer for added holding strength.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	ID	Overall Dia.	Overall Wd.	Overall Thk.	For Connecting Rod OD	Max. Ball Swivel	Temp. Range, ° F	Material	Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		10-32	1 1/16"	1/4"	1/4"	—	3/8"	3/8"	1/4"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K31	00000


		1/4"-20	1 3/16"	5/16"	1/4"	—	3/8"	3/8"	1/4"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K32	0000
		1/4"-28	1 5/16"	1/2"	1/4"	—	3/8"	3/8"	1/4"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6058K13	0000


		Ball Joints with Set Screw, Nut, Lock Washer



				10-32	1 1/16"	1/4"	5/16"	1/2"	—	—	1/4", 5/16"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K11	0000


				1/4"-20	1 3/16"	5/16"	5/16"	1/2"	—	—	1/4", 5/16"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K13	0000
				1/4"-28	1 3/16"	5/16"	5/16"	1/2"	—	—	1/4", 5/16"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K12	0000
				1/4"-28	1 5/16"	1/2"	5/16"	1/2"	—	—	1/4", 5/16"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K15	0000
				5/16"-24	1 3/8"	17/32"	5/16"	1/2"	—	—	1/4", 5/16"	30°	-60 to 250	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand	6154K14	0000

Internally Threaded Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Use these linkages to create inline pivoting connections. The ball-and-socket design allows the ball stud to swivel. All have a liner (also known as a boot) that not only keeps out contaminants, but also acts as a cushion to reduce vibration. Linkages come lubricated, so you won’t need to lubricate them at installation.

Ball Joint Linkages

Zinc—Zinc linkages will require ongoing lubrication.

Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Carbon steel linkages won’t require ongoing lubrication.

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread



		1/4"-28	15/16"	7/16"	1/4"-28	1"	1/2"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K44	00000


		5/16"-24	1 3/16"	9/16"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	5/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K45	0000
		3/8"-24	1 7/16"	5/8"	3/8"-24	1 3/8"	13/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K46	00000
		M5 × 0.8 mm	24 mm	12 mm	M5 × 0.8 mm	22 mm	8 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K17	00000
		M6 × 1 mm	23.5 mm	11.5 mm	M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	12.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K14	0000
		M8 × 1.25 mm	29.5 mm	14 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	30 mm	16.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K15	00000
		M10 × 1.25 mm	35 mm	18 mm	M10 × 1.25 mm	39.5 mm	15 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K18	00000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	18 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	45.5 mm	21 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K19	00000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	36 mm	15.5 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	20 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K16	00000
		M12 × 1.25 mm	40 mm	20 mm	M12 × 1.25 mm	44 mm	17 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K21	00000
		M12 × 1.75 mm	40 mm	20 mm	M12 × 1.75 mm	51 mm	24 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K22	00000


		M14 × 1.5 mm	45 mm	25 mm	M14 × 1.5 mm	58 mm	22 mm	17°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K23	00000
		M14 × 2 mm	45 mm	25 mm	M14 × 2 mm	64 mm	28 mm	17°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K24	00000
		M16 × 1.5 mm	50 mm	27 mm	M16 × 1.5 mm	62 mm	23 mm	17°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K25	00000
		M16 × 2 mm	50 mm	27 mm	M16 × 2 mm	68 mm	29 mm	17°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K26	00000


		Left-Hand Shank Thread



				M6 × 1 mm	28 mm	15 mm	M6 × 1 mm	27 mm	11 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K52	00000


				M8 × 1.25 mm	32 mm	16 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	33 mm	12 mm	25°	Not Rated	Zinc	Lubricated	8412K53	00000

Inline Ball Joint Linkages

Ball Joint Linkages

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread



		1/4"-28	15/16"	1/2"	1/4"-28	1"	1/2"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K41	00000


		5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	5/16"-24	1 1/4"	11/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K42	0000
		3/8"-24	1 7/16"	13/16"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	13/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K43	00000
		M6 × 1 mm	23.5 mm	12.5 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26.5 mm	12.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K11	0000
		M8 × 1.25 mm	29.5 mm	16.5 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	32.5 mm	16.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K12	0000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	36 mm	20 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	39 mm	20 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	8412K13	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel and zinc ball joint linkages. The stud is machined to fit perfectly inside its housing and swivel in all directions—good for light mechanical components and controls. Seals keep contaminants out. These ball joint linkages come lubricated and do not require ongoing lubrication.

Ball Joint Linkages with Neoprene Seal

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread



		10-32	7/8"	7/16"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K35	000000


		1/4"-28	1"	1/2"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K36	00000
		5/16"-24	1 1/8"	9/16"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K37	00000
		3/8"-24	1 3/8"	3/4"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K38	00000
		1/2"-20	1 15/16"	1"	1/2"-20	2"	1 1/8"	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K39	00000
		M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	13 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K851	00000
		M8 × 1.25 mm	28.5 mm	14 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	31 mm	17.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K861	00000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	19 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	40 mm	22 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K871	00000
		M12 × 1.75 mm	49 mm	25 mm	M12 × 1.75 mm	51 mm	28.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K881	00000


		Left-Hand Shank Thread



				M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	13 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K852	00000


				M12 × 1.75 mm	49 mm	25 mm	M12 × 1.75 mm	51 mm	28.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	304 Stainless Steel	Lubricated	6058K882	00000

Bent-Swivel Ball Joint Linkages

Use these bent linkages for light duty applications. The stud is machined to fit perfectly inside its housing and swivel in all directions.

Ball Joint Linkages

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread



		1/4"-20	1 1/16"	11/16"	1/4"-20	1 3/16"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K43	00000


		1/4"-28	1 1/16"	9/16"	1/4"-28	1 3/16"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K45	0000

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Linkages

Able to stand up to frequent use, these linkages offer excellent wear resistance. They consist of ball joint rod ends with a ball stud attached to simplify mounting. The stud is machined to fit perfectly inside its housing and swivel in all directions—good for clutches, throttles, and shift control rods.

Ball Joint Linkages with Neoprene Seal

Linkages with seal have a seal to keep lubricant in and dirt out.

Those with a neoprene seal won’t require ongoing lubrication.

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread



		10-32	7/8"	7/16"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K41	00000


		1/4"-28	1"	1/2"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K25	0000
		5/16"-24	1 1/8"	9/16"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K42	0000
		3/8"-24	1 3/8"	3/4"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K28	0000
		7/16"-20	1 15/16"	1"	7/16"-20	2"	1 1/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K261	0000
		1/2"-20	1 15/16"	1"	1/2"-20	2"	1 1/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K271	0000
		M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	13 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K811	0000
		M8 × 1.25 mm	28.5 mm	14 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	31 mm	17.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K821	0000
		M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	19 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	40 mm	22 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K831	00000
		M12 × 1.75 mm	49 mm	25 mm	M12 × 1.75 mm	51 mm	28.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K84	00000


		Left-Hand Shank Thread



				10-32	7/8"	7/16"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K212	0000


				1/4"-28	1"	1/2"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K222	0000
				5/16"-24	1 1/8"	9/16"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K232	0000
				3/8"-24	1 3/8"	3/4"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K242	0000
				7/16"-20	1 15/16"	1"	7/16"-20	2"	1 1/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K262	0000
				1/2"-20	1 15/16"	1"	1/2"-20	2"	1 1/8"	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K272	0000
				M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	13 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K812	0000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	28.5 mm	14 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	31 mm	17.5 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K822	0000
				M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	19 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	40 mm	22 mm	35°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Lubricated	6058K832	00000

Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

A spring-loaded sleeve allows for rapid assembly and disassembly. The stud is machined to fit perfectly inside its housing and swivel in all directions—good for light mechanical components and controls.

Ball Joint Linkages


Clip	External Spring	Internal Spring

Clip—Ball joint linkages with a clip are for lighter loads than ball joint linkages with a spring.

Internal Spring—Ball joint linkages with an internal spring protect the spring from dirt and dust, unlike ball joint linkages with an external spring.

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread







				Clip

				10-32	7/8"	1/2"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	40°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	2695K88	00000




						External Spring

						10-32	7/8"	7/16"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K31	0000


						1/4"-20	15/16"	1/2"	1/4"-20	1"	9/16"	32°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K46	00000
						1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K32	0000
						5/16"-24	1 1/8"	5/8"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K44	00000
						3/8"-24	1 3/8"	13/16"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K34	00000
						1/2"-20	2"	1"	1/2"-20	2"	1 1/8"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K33	00000
						M5 × 0.8 mm	23 mm	11 mm	M5 × 0.8 mm	22 mm	11 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K61	00000
						M6 × 1 mm	25 mm	13.5 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K62	00000
						M8 × 1.25 mm	28.5 mm	15 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	31 mm	17.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K63	00000
						M10 × 1.5 mm	35 mm	21 mm	M10 × 1.5 mm	40 mm	22 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K64	00000
						M12 × 1.75 mm	51.5 mm	25 mm	M12 × 1.75 mm	50 mm	28.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K65	00000




								Internal Spring

								1/4"-20	7/8"	1/2"	1/4"-20	1"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K105	00000


								1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K102	00000
								5/16"-24	1 1/8"	5/8"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K103	00000
								3/8"-24	1 3/8"	13/16"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	30°	Not Rated	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Required	6058K104	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Quick-Install Ball Joint Linkages

Made of stainless steel, these ball joint linkages offer more corrosion resistance than steel ball joint linkages. A spring-sleeve allows for rapid assembly and disassembly. The stud is machined to fit perfectly inside its housing and swivel in all directions—good for light mechanical components and controls. These ball joint linkages don't come lubricated, so you'll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis.

Ball Joint Linkages

	Shank			Ball Stud							Right-Hand Threaded Ball Stud
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Thread Lg.	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg.	Lg.	Max. Ball Swivel	Static Radial Load Cap.	Material	Lubrication		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread







				External Spring

				10-32	7/8"	7/16"	10-32	7/8"	7/16"	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K71	000000


				1/4"-28	15/16"	9/16"	1/4"-28	1"	9/16"	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K72	00000
				5/16"-24	1 1/8"	5/8"	5/16"-24	1 3/16"	11/16"	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K73	00000
				3/8"-24	1 3/8"	13/16"	3/8"-24	1 9/16"	7/8"	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K74	00000
				M5 × 0.8 mm	23 mm	11 mm	M5 × 0.8 mm	22 mm	11 mm	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K66	00000
				M6 × 1 mm	24.5 mm	13.5 mm	M6 × 1 mm	26 mm	14 mm	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K67	00000
				M8 × 1.25 mm	28.5 mm	15 mm	M8 × 1.25 mm	31 mm	17.5 mm	30°	Not Rated	18-8 Stainless Steel	Required	6058K68	00000