ROD END / HEIM JOINT

VM/VF Custom Zinc Plated Bronze Race Rod End Bearings

Name: VM/VF Custom Zinc Plated Bronze Race Rod End Bearings
Brand: SYZ Rod Ends
Availability: InStock

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✓ SGS Verified

✓ 26+ Years Factory

✓ OEM / ODM Ready

3-Piece, Sintered Bronze Race, Carbon Steel, Self-lubricating Ball:52100 Bearing Steel, Precision Ground, Heat Treated, Hard Chrome Plated Race: Sintered Bronze Oil Impregnated Body: Carbon Steel, Yellow Zinc Plated Type: Male/Female Thread: Right/Left Regular Size: Male Type from VM2-VM20/Female Type from VF2-VF20 Inch Size and Metric Size Both Available Custom Option: Material/ Size/Stud Configurations/Plating

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MOQ:50 pcs / model

Lead Time:7–15 days

Sample:Free (excl. freight)

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Overview

VM/VF Custom Zinc Plated Bronze Race Rod End Bearings Overview

Item: VM/VF Custom Zinc Plated Bronze Race Rod End Bearings

BALL	RACE	BODY
52100 BEARING STEEL	SINTERED BRONZE	CARBON STEEL
PRECISION GROUND	OIL IMPREGNATED	SILVER ZINC PLATED
HEAT TREATED
HARD CHROME PLATED

Type:Male/Female
Thread:Right/Left
Regular Size: Male Type from VM3-VM12/Female Type from VF3-VF12
Inch Size and Metric Size Both Available
Custom Option:Material/ Size/Stud Configurations/Plating

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VM and VF Rod End Size Chart

VM ROD END		B	D	W	T	BALL	AM	N	CM	a°	STATIC	APPROX
RIGHT	LEFT	DIA.	DIA.	WIDTH	WIDTH	DIA.	LENGTH	THREAD	LENGTH	MIS.	RADIAL	WEIGHT
HAND	HAND	+0.0025	+0.010	+0.005	+0.005	REF.	+0.015	UNF	+0.062	ANGLE	LOAD	(LBS)
PART NO.	PART NO.	-0.0005	-0.010	-0.005	-0.005	REF.	-0.015	3A	-0.031	REF.	(LBS)
VMR3	VML3	0.1900	0.625	0.312	0.250	0.437	1.250	10-32	0.750	13	1,169	0.03
VMR4	VML4	0.2500	0.750	0.375	0.281	0.500	1.562	1/4-28	1.000	16	2,158	0.04
VMR5	VML5	0.3125	0.875	0.437	0.344	0.625	1.875	5/16-24	1.250	12	2,784	0.07
VMR6	VML6	0.3750	1.000	0.500	0.406	0.719	1.938	3/8-24	1.250	12	3,915	0.11
VMR7	VML7	0.4375	1.125	0.562	0.437	0.812	2.125	7/16-20	1.375	14	4,218	0.16
VMR8	VML8	0.5000	1.312	0.625	0.500	0.937	2.438	1/2-20	1.500	12	6,660	0.25
VMR10	VML10	0.6250	1.500	0.750	0.562	1.125	2.625	5/8-18	1.625	16	7,364	0.38
VMR12	VML12	0.7500	1.750	0.875	0.687	1.312	2.875	3/4-16	1.750	14	11,518	0.60

VF ROD END		B	D	W	T	BALL	AF	N	CF	a°	STATIC	APPROX
VFR3	VFL3	0.1900	0.625	0.312	0.250	0.562	1.062	10-32	0.562	13	1,531	0.04
VFR4	VFL4	0.2500	0.750	0.375	0.281	0.750	1.312	1/4-28	0.750	16	2,539	0.06
VFR5	VFL5	0.3125	0.875	0.437	0.344	0.750	1.375	5/16-24	0.750	12	3,133	0.09
VFR6	VFL6	0.3750	1.000	0.500	0.406	0.937	1.625	3/8-24	0.937	12	3,915	0.15
VFR7	VFL7	0.4375	1.125	0.562	0.437	1.062	1.812	7/16-20	1.062	14	4,218	0.2
VFR8	VFL8	0.5000	1.312	0.625	0.500	1.189	2.125	1/2-20	1.187	12	6,660	0.33
VFR10	VFL10	0.6250	1.500	0.750	0.562	1.125	2.500	5/8-18	1.500	16	7,364	0.48
VFR12	VFL12	0.7500	1.750	0.875	0.687	1.312	2.875	3/4-16	1.750	14	11,518	0.72

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Applications

Where Rod End / Heim Joint Products Are Used

Steering and Suspension Linkages

Linkage rods and Heim-joint assemblies provide adjustable, serviceable connections for steering, suspension, and chassis systems. Match the joint type, thread, spacers, and alignment to the travel of the mechanism.

Motorsport and Off-Road Fabrication

These components are widely used in custom vehicle builds where geometry, length adjustment, and replaceable joints are important. Check shock loading, misalignment, fastener orientation, and maintenance access.

Industrial and Agricultural Controls

Rod-end linkages can connect levers, actuators, and control arms in agricultural and industrial equipment. Select material, race, sealing, and surface treatment for the expected contamination and oscillation.