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About Rod Ends

Find the right rod end type and thread direction to control motion, adjust tension, and handle misalignment.

Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

A carbon fiber-reinforced insert or PTFE liner reduces wear, handles shock loads, and eliminates the need for lubrication. Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. All are zinc plated, so they resist corrosion for a short time before the finish is consumed and the steel is exposed.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	66	40	16	23°	38	21	17,150	Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2458K452	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	23°	38	21	17,150	Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2458K453	00000

Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis.

Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated steel rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	66	40	16	52°	38	21	7,200	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	60645K49	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	33°	38	21	8,400	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	59935K47	00000

Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate. Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints with Grease Fitting



		M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	33°	38	21	8,400	Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	4444T14	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

Made of stainless steel, these rod end bolts are stronger and more corrosion resistant than our standard flat-shoulder rod end bolts. Also known as jig latch bolts, they mount flush to any flat surface.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Overall Wd., mm	Shank Threading	Overall Thk., mm	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread







				303 Stainless Steel

				M20 × 2.5 mm	175	148	20	38	Partially Threaded	20	100,000	3800K29	000000

Flat-Shoulder Rod End Bolts

These black-oxide carbon steel rod end bolts are heat treated for added strength. Also known as jig latch bolts, they mount flush to any flat surface.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Overall Wd., mm	Shank Threading	Overall Thk., mm	Tensile Strength, psi		Each
Right-Hand Shank Thread







				Black-Oxide Carbon Steel

				M20 × 2.5 mm	175	148	20	38	Partially Threaded	20	78,000	3800K28	000000

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They don’t come lubricated, so you’ll need to lubricate them during installation and on an ongoing basis.

Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—Zinc-plated steel rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 2 mm	64	33	16	33°	38	21	8,400	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	59935K57	000000

Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

Connect your grease gun to the fitting to lubricate. These rod ends don’t come lubricated, so you'll need to lubricate during installation and on an ongoing basis. Made of steel, they generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints with Grease Fitting



		M16 × 2 mm	64	33	16	33°	38	21	8,400	Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	6536N6	000000

Internally Threaded High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends. PTFE allows smooth rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Nylon/PTFE Insert—Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints







				Nylon/PTFE Insert

				M16 × 2 mm	64	33	16	23°	38	21	21,950	Chrome-Moly Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	4483T46	000000

Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends


Ball Joint Rod End

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	64	33	16	23°	38	21	17,150	Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2458K93	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	64	33	16	23°	38	21	17,150	Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2458K92	00000

High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends

These steel rod ends handle loads that are at least 25% higher than other comparably sized rod ends. PTFE allows smooth rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.

Nylon/PTFE Insert—Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints







				Nylon/PTFE Insert

				M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	23°	38	21	21,950	Chrome-Moly Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	4483T36	000000

Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance. A PTFE liner allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	66	40	16	33°	38	21	5,650	303 Stainless Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2988K23	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	33°	38	21	5,650	303 Stainless Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2988K17	00000

Internally Threaded Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

Made of stainless steel, these rod ends provide excellent corrosion resistance. A PTFE liner allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	64	33	16	33°	38	21	5,650	303 Stainless Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2988K55	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	64	33	16	33°	38	21	5,650	303 Stainless Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	2988K37	00000

Long-Life Ball Joint Rod Ends

Seals keep out dirt and an oil-embedded polyester foam insert slowly releases lubricant for a long life. You can remove the insert to add more oil if it starts to run dry. These rod ends have an eyelet and a ball that swivels to support angular misalignment. Made of zinc-plated steel, they have moderate corrosion resistance.

	Shank
	Thread Size	Ctr. Lg., mm	Thread Lg., mm	ID, mm	Max. Ball Swivel	Overall Wd., mm	Overall Thk., mm	Static Radial Load Cap., lb.	Material	Choose a Shank Thread Direction		Each
Ball Joints



		M16 × 1.5 mm	66	40	16	16°	38	23	7,200	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	5884N35	000000


		M16 × 2 mm	66	40	16	33°	38	23	8,400	Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel	Right Hand, Left Hand	5884N36	00000