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

    Internally Threaded Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    Ball Joint Rod End

    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
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    Direction
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    Ball Joints
    M20 × 1.5 mm77402020°462527,000Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K94000000
    M20 × 2.5 mm77402020°462527,000Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K9500000
     

    Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    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
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    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M20 × 1.5 mm78472029°462512,800Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand59935K48000000
     

    Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

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    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
    M20 × 1.5 mm77402029°462512,800Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand6536N7000000
     

    Internally Threaded Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    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
    M20 × 1.5 mm77402029°462512,800Zinc-Plated Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand59935K58000000
     

    Ball Joint Rod Ends with Grease Fitting

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    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
    M20 × 1.5 mm78472029°462512,800Carbon SteelRight Hand, Left Hand4444T15000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    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
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    Direction
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    Ball Joints
    M20 × 1.5 mm78472029°46257,650303 Stainless SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2988K190000000
     

    Internally Threaded Chemical-Resistant Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    Made of impact-resistant nylon, these rod ends withstand corrosion as well as fuels, lyes, and weak acids. They are also 80% lighter than steel rod ends. A self-lubricating nylon ball provides maximum abrasion resistance 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.
    Temp. Range,
    ° F
    Specs. Met
    Material
    Shank Thread
    Direction
    Each
    Ball Joints
    M18 × 1.5 mm71321811.5°4616510-20 to 175ISO 12240-4NylonRight Hand
    		1064K931000000
     

    Lubrication-Free Ball Joint Rod Ends

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    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
    M20 × 1.5 mm78472020°462527,000Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K454000000
    M20 × 2.5 mm78472020°462527,000Zinc-Plated Alloy SteelRight Hand, Left Hand2458K45500000
     
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