Aurora AM-T & AB-T Series Male Rod Ends, PTFE Lined Self-Lubricating, 1/4″ to 1/2″ Bore, RH & LH Thread
Price range: $27.74 through $45.64
Aurora AM-T & AB-T Series Male Rod Ends
Genuine Timken Aurora high strength alloy male rod ends, PTFE lined and self‑lubricating. AM denotes right hand thread, AB left hand. Ultimate radial static load capacity from 2,851 lb (12.7 kN) on the -3 up to 76,200 lb (339.0 kN) on the -16.
These are among the most widely specified rod ends in club and professional racing: high strength for the price, and notably resistant to loosening under the sustained impact loading of a race weekend.
Bulk pricing
Discounts apply automatically in the cart and can be mixed across any combination of sizes and thread directions in this listing — left and right hand, any bore, all count toward the same total.
- 5 – 19 rod ends — 5% off
- 20 or more rod ends — 10% off
No code needed; the discount is applied at checkout.
Construction
- Body — alloy steel, heat treated, protective coated for corrosion resistance
- Ball — alloy steel, heat treated, hard chrome plated
- Race — low carbon steel, protective coated for corrosion resistance, PTFE lined
- Threads — UNF‑3A male shank
Typical uses and applications
Male rod ends are used wherever a threaded link must articulate under load without free play. Common uses include:
- Formula and sports racing — suspension links, pushrods and pull rods, steering, anti‑roll bar drop links, shift linkages and shock mounts
- Sway bar end links — a common fitment on saloon and sports cars
- Experimental aviation and aerospace — control linkages, actuator rod ends and flight control bellcranks
- Robotics, drones and unmanned systems — articulated joints and actuator pivots where maintenance access is limited
- Marine and light industrial — steering linkages, hydraulic cylinder ends and pivoting machinery joints
Studded configuration
A studded version is available to order on any size — specify by adding the suffix S to the part number, for example AM-8TS. Contact us to order.
Specifications
| Size | B – Ball Borein (mm) | W – Ball Widthin (mm) | H – Head Widthin (mm) | A – Base to Centrein (mm) | D – Head Dia.in (mm) | C – Thread Lengthin (mm) | Thread Size | Ultimate Radial Static Loadlb (kN) | RH P/N | LH P/N |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3 | 0.1900″4.83 mm | 0.312″7.92 mm | 0.250″6.35 mm | 1.250″31.75 mm | 0.625″15.88 mm | 0.750″19.05 mm | 10-32 | 2,851 lb12.7 kN | AM-3T | AB-3T |
| -4 | 0.2500″6.35 mm | 0.375″9.52 mm | 0.281″7.14 mm | 1.562″39.67 mm | 0.750″19.05 mm | 1.000″25.40 mm | 1/4-28 | 5,260 lb23.4 kN | AM-4T | AB-4T |
| -5 | 0.3125″7.94 mm | 0.437″11.10 mm | 0.344″8.74 mm | 1.875″47.63 mm | 0.875″22.22 mm | 1.250″31.75 mm | 5/16-24 | 7,639 lb34.0 kN | AM-5T | AB-5T |
| -6 | 0.3750″9.52 mm | 0.500″12.70 mm | 0.406″10.31 mm | 1.938″49.23 mm | 1.000″25.40 mm | 1.250″31.75 mm | 3/8-24 | 9,544 lb42.5 kN | AM-6T | AB-6T |
| -7 | 0.4375″11.11 mm | 0.562″14.27 mm | 0.437″11.10 mm | 2.125″53.97 mm | 1.125″28.57 mm | 1.375″34.92 mm | 7/16-20 | 10,285 lb45.7 kN | AM-7T | AB-7T |
| -8 | 0.5000″12.70 mm | 0.625″15.88 mm | 0.500″12.70 mm | 2.438″61.93 mm | 1.312″33.32 mm | 1.500″38.10 mm | 1/2-20 | 16,238 lb72.2 kN | AM-8T | AB-8T |
| -10 | 0.6250″15.88 mm | 0.750″19.05 mm | 0.562″14.27 mm | 2.625″66.67 mm | 1.500″38.10 mm | 1.625″41.27 mm | 5/8-18 | 17,955 lb79.9 kN | AM-10T | AB-10T |
| -12 | 0.7500″19.05 mm | 0.875″22.22 mm | 0.687″17.45 mm | 2.875″73.02 mm | 1.750″44.45 mm | 1.750″44.45 mm | 3/4-16 | 28,081 lb124.9 kN | AM-12T | AB-12T |
| -12‑20 | 0.7500″19.05 mm | 0.875″22.22 mm | 0.687″17.45 mm | 2.875″73.02 mm | 1.750″44.45 mm | 1.750″44.45 mm | 7/8-14 | 28,081 lb124.9 kN | AM-12T-20 | AB-12T-20 |
| -14 | 0.8750″22.22 mm | 0.875″22.22 mm | 0.765″19.43 mm | 3.375″85.72 mm | 2.000″50.80 mm | 2.000″50.80 mm | 7/8-14 | 45,051 lb200.4 kN | AM-14T | AB-14T |
| -14‑1 | 0.8750″22.22 mm | 0.875″22.22 mm | 0.687″17.45 mm | 3.375″85.72 mm | 2.000″50.80 mm | 1.875″47.63 mm | 7/8-14 | 55,692 lb247.7 kN | AM-14T-1 | AB-14T-1 |
| -16 | 1.0000″25.40 mm | 1.375″34.92 mm | 1.000″25.40 mm | 4.125″104.77 mm | 2.750″69.85 mm | 2.125″53.97 mm | 1 1/4-12 | 76,200 lb339.0 kN | AM-16T | AB-16T |
| -16‑1 | 1.0000″25.40 mm | 1.375″34.92 mm | 1.000″25.40 mm | 4.125″104.77 mm | 2.750″69.85 mm | 2.125″53.97 mm | 1-14 | 76,200 lb339.0 kN | AM-16T-1 | AB-16T-1 |
All dimensions and load ratings from Timken/Aurora published data. Right hand thread part numbers begin AM-; left hand begin AB-. Sizes beyond those listed for sale are available to order.
The above chart shows all rod ends in this series. If you need a size that is not selectable in the drop down, give us a call or shoot us an email. We can source within a few days in most cases.
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