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Originally Posted by mfain
Just to get things back to an apples-to-apples comparison: An earlier post pointed out the similarity between QA1 and Aurora XM bearings. The QA1 XM is a 2-piece bearing with an injection molded Kevlar reinforced nylon race (5/8 inch size is 17,955 lb-rated). The Aurora XM, one of their cheapest, lightest duty rod ends, is a plain, carbon steel-bodied unit with an alloy steel race (16,565 lb rated). The Aurora XAM (next step up with an alloy steel body) is rated at 40,572 lbs.
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Well Ill be damm, you are correct. I stand corrected. I was wrong. I was making an assumption and overlooked the body material. Kinda funny how the aurora steel body end is just about as strong as the QA1 alloy body end.
And YES, a johnny joint would be the route to go if funds are there. I completely agree with that.
Thanks for the schoolin. Im always happy to learn from you guys!!!!! JR