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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 steel rod ends provide moderate corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
Ball Joints | |||||||||||
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M14 × 1.5 mm | 14mm | 49° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 6,700 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | Right Hand | 000000000 | 000000 |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 30° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 7,900 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 000000000 | 00000 |
Internally Threaded 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 1.5 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 57mm | 27mm | 16,100 | Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 57mm | 27mm | 16,100 | Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 1.5 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 16,100 | Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 000000 | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 16,100 | Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 30° | 34.8mm | 19mm | 57mm | 27mm | 7,900 | Carbon Steel | 000000 | 000000 |
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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank | ||||||||||||
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Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Center Lg. | Thread Lg. | Thread Pitch | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 | 14mm | 30° | 34.8mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 2mm | 7,900 | Carbon Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Extended-Life Ball Joint Rod Ends


Seals keep out dirt and an oil-embedded 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 1.5 mm | 14mm | 21° | 34.8mm | 21mm | 60mm | 36mm | 6,700 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 0000000 | 000000 | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 30° | 34.8mm | 21mm | 60mm | 36mm | 7,900 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 0000000 | 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 30° | 35mm | 19mm | 57mm | 27mm | 5,300 | 303 Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 30° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 5,300 | 303 Stainless Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
Ball Joints | |||||||||||
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Nylon/PTFE Plastic Blend Insert | |||||||||||
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 60mm | 36mm | 20,300 | Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 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.
Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Max. Ball Swivel | O'all Wd. | O'all Thick. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Static Radial Load Cap., lbs. | Material | Choose a Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
Ball Joints | |||||||||||
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Nylon/PTFE Plastic Blend Insert | |||||||||||
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 21° | 35mm | 19mm | 57mm | 27mm | 20,300 | Chrome-Moly Steel | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-Adapt Clevis Rod Ends



Make quick adjustments to these rod ends by inserting and releasing the clevis pins without the need to bend them into place. Also called yoke-end linkages, they support pivoting movement along one axis when threaded onto shafts, rods, valve pistons, and other assemblies. All are zinc-plated steel for moderate corrosion resistance.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | Jaw Opening Wd. | O'all Wd. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | Jaw Center Lg. | Tensile Strength, psi | Includes | Shank Thread Direction | Specifications Met | Each | |
Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | ||||||||||||
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M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 14mm | 27mm | 56mm | 28mm | 28mm | 60,000 | Snap-On Spring Clevis Pin | Right Hand | DIN 71752 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Partially Threaded Rod End Bolts


Create pivoting connections in applications that require high shear strength—the partially threaded shank of these rod end bolts withstands more side force than a fully threaded shank. Also known as swing bolts and eyebolts, they are used to create hinges, turnbuckles, and tie downs. Unlike ball joint rod ends, these rod end bolts are made from a single piece of metal, so they wear down more slowly and have a more controlled swing. However, because they do not have a moving ball joint, they do not compensate for angular misalignment.
Made from steel, they are stronger and more wear resistant than stainless steel rod end bolts, but they are not as corrosion resistant. Rod end bolts with a black-oxide finish have a dark, matte coating that keeps the steel from rusting in dry environments.
Rod end bolts that meet DIN 444 adhere to international dimensional standards, ensuring they are compatible with other parts and tools.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank Thread Size | ID | O'all Wd. | Shank Center Lg. | Shank Thread Lg. | O'all Thick. | Tensile Strength, psi | Specifications Met | Material | Each | |
Right-Hand Threaded Shank | ||||||||||
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M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 28mm | 75mm | 36mm | 16mm | 75,000 | DIN 444 | Black-Oxide Carbon Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
M14 × 2 mm | 14mm | 28mm | 130mm | 36mm | 16mm | 75,000 | DIN 444 | Black-Oxide Carbon Steel | 00000000 | 00000 |
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. Zinc alloy linkages will require ongoing lubrication.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Shank | Ball Stud | Right-Hand Threaded Shank | ||||||||||
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Thread Size | Center Lg. | Thread Lg. | Thread Size | Center Lg. | Lg. | Max. Ball Swivel | Static Radial Load Cap. | Material | Lubrication | Ball Stud Thread Direction | Each | |
M14 × 1.5 mm | 45mm | 25mm | M14 × 1.5 mm | 58mm | 22mm | 17° | Not Rated | Zinc Alloy | Lubricated | Right Hand | 0000000 | 000000 |
M14 × 2 mm | 45mm | 25mm | M14 × 2 mm | 64mm | 28mm | 17° | Not Rated | Zinc Alloy | Lubricated | Right Hand | 0000000 | 00000 |