What is a Rod End?
A rod end bearing, also known as a heim joint or rose joint, is a mechanical articulating joint. Such joints are used on the ends of control rods
, steering links, tie rods, or anywhere a precision articulating joint is required, and where a clevis end is unsuitable.
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What is the best Rod End to buy?
| Best Tie Rod End | Number of pieces | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Fat Dragon GOLF Tie Rod End | 3 | 1 Year |
| MOOG ES3488 Tie Rod End | 1 | 4 Years |
| Detroit Axle Tie Rod End | 4 | 10 Years |
| ACDelco 46A0707A Tie Rod End | 1 | 1 Year |
What to consider when buying a Rod End?
Internal vs External Threading.
Self-Lubricating.
Left vs Right Hand.
Material.
What is a Rod End made of?
While some rod ends are made of chromoly steel, others are made of carbon steel. Also known as high-carbon steel, carbon steel is exactly what it sounds like:
steel with a higher concentration of carbon than other types of steel. All types of steel contain some carbon.