• Ball: 52100 bearing steel, precision ground, heat treated, hard chrome plated.
• Race: Alloy steel, PTFE lined optional, zinc plating optional.
• Body: 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum, color anodized red or black (other colors available).
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Ask for Custom SupportALJM(-T) ALRSM(-T) ALJF(-T) 3-Piece Aluminum Rod Ends are aluminum-body rod-end joints used to connect adjustable rods, control arms, brackets, and actuator members while allowing angular movement at the connection. The design combines a lightweight threaded housing around a spherical ball and race so the joint can transmit movement through a compact male- or female-thread interface. Select the bore, thread, race, misalignment, load direction, and operating environment for the complete assembly rather than choosing by nominal size alone.
aluminum-body rod ends provide an adjustable articulated connection for control arms, tie rods, sway-bar links, and other force-transmitting members. Check radial load, angular travel, thread engagement, and race design before use.
The threaded male or female format can connect rods, brackets, hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, and compact actuator mechanisms. Match thread direction, bore size, and mounting geometry to the complete linkage.
These rod ends are used in serviceable vehicle and machine linkages where alignment changes during travel. Aluminum favors low weight, while steel variants suit higher-duty assemblies; final selection should follow the actual load, motion, and environment.
A practical choice for sand rails and lightweight desert builds where builders want precise linkage movement without excess mass.
Useful in compact control systems, brake and clutch linkages, and lightweight fabricated assemblies with limited packaging space.
Suitable for marine hardware, specialty fabrication, and custom mechanical joints where anodized aluminum and serviceable articulation are preferred.
ALJM parts are male aluminum rod ends, ALJF parts are female aluminum rod ends, and ALRSM parts are the heavy-duty male version with a larger head section for higher load capacity in the same lightweight aluminum family.
This series uses a 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum body with color anodizing, a 52100 bearing steel ball with hard chrome plating, and an alloy steel race. PTFE-lined and zinc-plated race options are available depending on the application.
The main advantage is weight reduction. ALJM, ALRSM, and ALJF rod ends are commonly selected where builders want strong articulation and precise linkage movement while reducing overall assembly weight.
Yes. Standard male and female sizes are available in both right-hand and left-hand thread configurations. The heavy-duty ALRSM version is supplied as a single male-thread part number format.
The T suffix identifies the PTFE-lined version. For example, ALJMR12T refers to the PTFE-lined option of that rod end size.
Yes. Studded configurations are available by adding an S suffix, and the aluminum body can be supplied in red, black, plain, purple, blue, green, or pink depending on project requirements.
