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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.
Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
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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7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 7° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 2" | 18,450 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 00000000 | 0000000 | |
Ball Joints with Oversized Shank | |||||||||||
7/8"-14 | 3/4" | 12° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 22,800 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
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 | Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 7° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 18,450 | Zinc-Plated Chrome-Moly Steel | Right Hand | 0000000 | 000000 |
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 | |
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 7° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 2" | 18,450 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |
Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends


Made of cadmium-plated steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They provide moderate corrosion resistance. All have a PTFE liner that allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication. Liner meets SAE AS81820.
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. | Specifications Met | Material | Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
Ball Joints | ||||||||||||
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7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 6° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 2" | 34,500 | MIL-B-81935 SAE AS81820 SAE AS81935 | Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel | Right Hand | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Internally Threaded Mil. Spec. Ball Joint Rod Ends


Made of cadmium-plated steel, these rod ends generally handle higher loads than stainless steel, aluminum, and nylon rod ends. They provide moderate corrosion resistance. All have a PTFE liner that allows smooth ball rotation and eliminates the need for lubrication. Liner meets SAE AS81820.
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. | Specifications Met | Material | Shank Thread Direction | Each | |
Ball Joints | ||||||||||||
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7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 6° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 34,500 | MIL-B-81935 SAE AS81820 SAE AS81935 | Cadmium-Plated Alloy Steel | Right Hand | 00000000 | 0000000 |
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 | |
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 12° | 2" | 31/32" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 55,650 | Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel | 0000000 | 0000000 |
High-Load Ball Joint Rod Ends


Rod ends with an oversized shank have a shank that is one size larger than the ID to handle greater stress.
Rod ends with Nylon/PTFE insert have a durable, self-sealing insert that reduces wear. Rod ends with zinc-plated steel insert 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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Nylon/PTFE Plastic Blend Insert | |||||||||||
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 7° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 2" | 45,050 | Chrome-Moly Steel | 000000 | 000000 | |
Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert and PTFE Plastic Liner | |||||||||||
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 12° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 55,650 | Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 00000 | |
Ball Joints with Oversized Shank | |||||||||||
Nylon/PTFE Plastic Blend Insert | |||||||||||
7/8"-14 | 3/4" | 12° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 43,450 | Chrome-Moly Steel | 0000000 | 00000 |
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 zinc-plated steel insert 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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Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel Insert and PTFE Plastic Liner | |||||||||||
7/8"-14 | 7/8" | 12° | 2" | 7/8" | 3 3/8" | 1 7/8" | 45,050 | Zinc-Plated Alloy Steel | 00000000 | 000000 |