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Rod Ends – Precision Spherical Joints for Motion & Load Transfer Rod ends (also called heim joints or rose joints) are mechanical articulating joints that provide flexible movement and alignment for linkages in automotive, agricultural, industrial, and fabrication applications. These durable components connect control arms, tie rods, steering linkages, cylinders,...

Rod Ends – Precision Spherical Joints for Motion & Load Transfer

Rod ends (also called heim joints or rose joints) are mechanical articulating joints that provide flexible movement and alignment for linkages in automotive, agricultural, industrial, and fabrication applications. These durable components connect control arms, tie rods, steering linkages, cylinders, and suspension systems where misalignment or oscillation is expected.

Industrial Shed supplies male and female thread rod ends in both right- and left-hand configurations, suitable for heavy loads, corrosive environments, and high-vibration assemblies. Whether you're steering, pivoting, or adjusting, our rod ends provide smooth, low-friction performance.

What’s in This Collection:
► Male & Female Rod Ends
 ‣ Threaded shafts to suit mechanical joints and arms
► Maintenance-Free Rod Ends
 ‣ PTFE-lined for dry-running use with zero lubrication
► Greasable Rod Ends
 ‣ Metal-to-metal construction with integrated lubrication points
► Metric & Imperial Sizes
► Right- & Left-Hand Thread Options
► Spherical Rod Ends with Studs
 ‣ Ideal for automotive and vibration-prone setups
► Brands include: SKF, Fluro, FK Bearings, CMI
► Product Codes: FK-MR12-RH, SKF-GE10UK, FLURO-FM16-MF, CMI-RE12-LH

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  • JAP Bearing - SI40ES-2RS Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI40ES-2RS
    JAP Bearing - SI40ES-2RS Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI40ES-2RS
    JAP Bearing - SI40ES-2RS Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI40ES-2RS_INA The JAP SI40ES-2RS is a genuine rod end from the Schaeffler Group — premium German engineering manufactured to ISO/DIN standards, in chrome steel for long service life. In stock at Industrial Shed, dispatched fast...
    $421.43
    $421.43
  • JAP Bearing - SI10E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI10E
    JAP Bearing - SI10E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI10E
    JAP Bearing - SI10E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI10E_INA The JAP SI10E is a genuine rod end from the Schaeffler Group — premium German engineering manufactured to ISO/DIN standards, in chrome steel for long service life. Stocked at Industrial Shed and shipped fast,...
    $63.48
    $63.48
  • SP Tools - Steering & Suspension Puller Tie Rod End & Pitman Arm Puller | SP67031
    SP Tools - Steering & Suspension Puller Tie Rod End & Pitman Arm Puller | SP67031
    SP Tools - Steering & Suspension Puller Tie Rod End & Pitman Arm Puller | SP67031 A heavy-duty alloy steel puller for removing tie rod ends and pitman arms on most cars and trucks. It has a 27mm (1-1/16") opening and 44mm (1-3/4") pull....
    $39.50
    $73.82
    $39.50
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (50mm) | SK50ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (50mm) | SK50ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SK50ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End – Weld-On SDTZ SK50ES hydraulic cylinder rod end – weld-on. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features...
    $103.76
    $103.76
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (35mm) | SK35ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (35mm) | SK35ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SK35ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End – Weld-On SDTZ SK35ES hydraulic cylinder rod end – weld-on. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features...
    $46.88
    $46.88
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (30mm) | SK30ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (30mm) | SK30ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SK30ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End – Weld-On SDTZ SK30ES hydraulic cylinder rod end – weld-on. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features...
    $37.34
    $37.34
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (20mm) | SK20ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (20mm) | SK20ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SK20ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End – Weld-On The SDTZ SK20ES is a hydraulic cylinder rod end – weld-on. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical plain bearing in a heavy rod eye for hydraulic cylinder...
    $21.26
    $21.26
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (17mm) | SK17ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Weld-on Rod End w/ Dowel Pin (17mm) | SK17ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SK17ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End – Weld-On The SDTZ SK17ES is a hydraulic cylinder rod end – weld-on. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical plain bearing in a heavy rod eye for hydraulic cylinder...
    $17.48
    $17.48
  • Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Rod End Female RH Clamped (70mm) | SIR70ES/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Hydraulic Rod End Female RH Clamped (70mm) | SIR70ES/SDTZ
    SDTZ SIR70ES Hydraulic Cylinder Rod End SDTZ SIR70ES hydraulic cylinder rod end. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical plain bearing in...
    $338.98
    $338.98
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Male RH 8mm Bore (M8x1.25)
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Male RH 8mm Bore (M8x1.25)
    SDTZ SSPOS-8 Rod End – Stainless Steel The SDTZ SSPOS-8 is a rod end – stainless steel with M8 x 1.25 thread (right hand). Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye...
    $27.52
    $27.52
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Male RH 12mm Bore (M12x1.75)
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Male RH 12mm Bore (M12x1.75)
    SDTZ SSPOS-12 Rod End – Stainless Steel SDTZ SSPOS-12 rod end – stainless steel. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing...
    $32.10
    $32.10
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Female RH 12mm Bore (M12x1.75)
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Female RH 12mm Bore (M12x1.75)
    SDTZ SSPHS-12 Rod End – Stainless Steel SDTZ SSPHS-12 rod end – stainless steel. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing...
    $32.10
    $32.10
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Female RH 10mm Bore (M10x1.5)
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Stainless Steel Metric Female RH 10mm Bore (M10x1.5)
    SDTZ SSPHS-10 Rod End – Stainless Steel The SDTZ SSPHS-10 is a rod end – stainless steel with M10 x 1.5 thread (right hand). Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye...
    $28.64
    $28.64
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Imperial Male RH 5/8" Bore (5/8-18UNF)
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Imperial Male RH 5/8" Bore (5/8-18UNF)
    SDTZ POSB-10 Rod End SDTZ POSB-10 rod end. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye — transmits...
    $25.92
    $25.92
  • Bearing SDTZ Rod End Metric Female RH 14mm Bore (M14x1.5) Regreasable
    Bearing SDTZ Rod End Metric Female RH 14mm Bore (M14x1.5) Regreasable
    SDTZ PHS-14X1.5 Rod End SDTZ PHS-14X1.5 rod end. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye — transmits...
    $17.60
    $17.60
  • Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female LH Thread M8x1.25mm | BL8DL/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female LH Thread M8x1.25mm | BL8DL/SDTZ
    SDTZ BL8DL Studded Rod End The SDTZ BL8DL is a studded rod end with M8 x 1.25 thread (left hand). Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye — transmits push-pull loads...
    $8.36
    $8.36
  • Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female M12x1.25mm | BL12D/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female M12x1.25mm | BL12D/SDTZ
    SDTZ BL12D Studded Rod End SDTZ BL12D studded rod end. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye...
    $11.58
    $11.58
  • Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female LH Thread M10x1.25mm | BL10DL/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female LH Thread M10x1.25mm | BL10DL/SDTZ
    SDTZ BL10DL Studded Rod End The SDTZ BL10DL is a studded rod end with M10 x 1.25 thread (left hand). Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye — transmits push-pull loads...
    $9.88
    $9.88
  • Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female M10x1.25mm | BL10D/SDTZ
    Bearing SDTZ Studded Rod End Metric Female M10x1.25mm | BL10D/SDTZ
    SDTZ BL10D Studded Rod End SDTZ BL10D studded rod end. Made for linkages and cylinders that need to pivot while they push and pull. Stocked at Industrial Shed with trade pricing and fast Australia-wide dispatch. ► Key Features Spherical bearing in a threaded eye...
    $9.88
    $9.88
  • JAP Bearing - SI8E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI8E
    JAP Bearing - SI8E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI8E
    JAP Bearing - SI8E Rod End (Spherical Plain) | SI8E_INA The JAP SI8E is a genuine rod end from the Schaeffler Group — premium German engineering manufactured to ISO/DIN standards, in chrome steel for long service life. Ready to ship Australia-wide from Industrial Shed....
    $55.22
    $55.22

Engineered Alignment & Control

Rod ends are key to building responsive linkages that stay secure under motion. Whether for race car suspension, industrial cylinders, or agricultural steering arms—we stock rod ends trusted across Australia.

► Full range of thread styles and sizes

► Available in stainless steel, zinc-plated & alloy steel

► Fast nationwide shipping from our Mornington Peninsula base

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a rod end and a spherical plain bearing?

A rod end includes a housing and shank with an integral spherical plain bearing, whereas the spherical plain bearing is just the ball joint and race—ideal when mounted into custom housings.

How do I determine the thread type for a rod end?

Check whether your assembly uses metric or imperial fasteners. Also confirm if right-hand or left-hand thread is required—common in steering and linkage systems.

Are PTFE-lined rod ends better than greasable ones?

PTFE-lined (maintenance-free) rod ends are ideal for applications where re-lubrication is difficult or not feasible. Greasable ones are better suited to high-load or shock-load environments.

Brands

Bare-Co

Bare-Co
FAG

FAG
Finer Power Transmissions

Finer Power Transmissions
FYH

FYH
Kincrome

Kincrome
NSK

NSK
SKF

SKF
SP Tools

SP Tools
Toledo

Toledo
UBC

UBC

► Rod Ends

Rod Ends – Precision Spherical Joints for Motion & Load Transfer

Rod ends (also called heim joints or rose joints) are mechanical articulating joints that provide flexible movement and alignment for linkages in automotive, agricultural, industrial, and fabrication applications. These durable components connect control arms, tie rods, steering linkages, cylinders, and suspension systems where misalignment or oscillation is expected.

Industrial Shed supplies male and female thread rod ends in both right- and left-hand configurations, suitable for heavy loads, corrosive environments, and high-vibration assemblies. Whether you're steering, pivoting, or adjusting, our rod ends provide smooth, low-friction performance.

What’s in This Collection:
► Male & Female Rod Ends
 ‣ Threaded shafts to suit mechanical joints and arms
► Maintenance-Free Rod Ends
 ‣ PTFE-lined for dry-running use with zero lubrication
► Greasable Rod Ends
 ‣ Metal-to-metal construction with integrated lubrication points
► Metric & Imperial Sizes
► Right- & Left-Hand Thread Options
► Spherical Rod Ends with Studs
 ‣ Ideal for automotive and vibration-prone setups
► Brands include: SKF, Fluro, FK Bearings, CMI
► Product Codes: FK-MR12-RH, SKF-GE10UK, FLURO-FM16-MF, CMI-RE12-LH