{"product_id":"rod-end","title":"Black Ops Machine 4130 Chromoly Rod End with Kevlar PTFE Liner","description":"\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_START --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#core-product-tabs-10502087049518 .core-tab-radio {\n  position: absolute;\n  opacity: 0;\n  pointer-events: none;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502087049518 .core-tab-labels {\n  display: flex;\n  gap: 0;\n  margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  border-bottom: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502087049518 .core-tab-labels label {\n  display: inline-block;\n  padding: 10px 16px;\n  margin: 0 4px -1px 0;\n  border: 1px solid #d8d8d8;\n  background: #f7f7f7;\n  color: #222;\n  font-weight: 600;\n  cursor: pointer;\n  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502087049518 .core-tab-panel {\n  display: none;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502087049518:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-desc-10502087049518\"],\n#core-tab-fitment-10502087049518:checked ~ .core-tab-labels label[for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502087049518\"] {\n  background: #fff;\n  border-bottom-color: #fff;\n}\n#core-tab-desc-10502087049518:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-description-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-tab-fitment-10502087049518:checked ~ .core-tab-panels .core-fitment-panel {\n  display: block;\n}\n#core-product-tabs-10502087049518 .core-fitment-panel {\n  line-height: 1.5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv id=\"core-product-tabs-10502087049518\"\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502087049518\" id=\"core-tab-desc-10502087049518\" checked\u003e\n  \u003cinput class=\"core-tab-radio\" type=\"radio\" name=\"core-product-tabs-10502087049518\" id=\"core-tab-fitment-10502087049518\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-labels\"\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-desc-10502087049518\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/label\u003e\n    \u003clabel for=\"core-tab-fitment-10502087049518\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panels\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-description-panel\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_START --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eBlack Ops Machine 4130 Chromoly Rod End with Kevlar PTFE Liner\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#333;\"\u003eEngineered for the extreme demands of off-road UTV suspension, the Black Ops Machine Rod End combines aircraft-grade 4130 chromoly steel with a high-performance Kevlar-reinforced PTFE liner. This superior construction ensures exceptional strength, smooth articulation, and longevity for your radius rods and suspension builds. Available in 3\/4\" and 5\/8\" sizes, these rod ends are built to withstand rigorous use and provide reliable performance where it matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eAircraft-Grade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003e4130 Chromoly Steel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eKevlar-Reinforced\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003ePTFE Liner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003e3\/4\" \u0026amp; 5\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;border-top:3px solid #cc0000;padding:14px;text-align:center;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 120px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:bold;color:#111;\"\u003eSmooth Articulation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:12px;color:#555;\"\u003eLow-Friction Performance\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e Rod End\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003e4130 Chromoly with Kevlar PTFE Liner (3\/4\" or 5\/8\")\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:14px;border-radius:6px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#cc0000;font-weight:bold;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e Size Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#555;font-size:13px;\"\u003eSelect 3\/4\" or 5\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"1\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Riders Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e⚙️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft-Grade 4130 Chromoly Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivers superior strength and durability for high-load suspension applications.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e💎\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevlar-Reinforced PTFE Liner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides exceptional wear resistance and self-lubricating properties for smooth, long-lasting articulation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🚀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Service Life\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKevlar reinforcement significantly increases the lifespan of the liner compared to standard materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:flex-start;padding:14px;background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:20px;margin-right:12px;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e🔧\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"color:#444;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in 3\/4\" and 5\/8\" sizes to suit a wide variety of UTV radius rod and suspension setups.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"2\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border:1.5px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:14px 18px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;width:10px;height:10px;background:#22c55e;border-radius:50%;flex-shrink:0;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:white;font-weight:bold;font-size:15px;\"\u003eIn Stock \u0026amp; Ready To Ship\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packed with care before shipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent when shipped\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sent after checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:10px 18px;background:#f9f9f9;border-top:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"color:#555;font-size:12px;\"\u003eAlthough rare, some delays may occur. We’ll keep you updated every step of the way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #eee;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRod Ends vs. Stock or Generic Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#aaa;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eSTOCK ROD ENDS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Mild steel construction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Standard PTFE liner\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Prone to wear and failure\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e Limited articulation range\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#ccc;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:#888;\"\u003e✗\u003c\/span\u003e May not withstand extreme loads\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:18px;border-radius:8px;flex:1 1 200px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#cc0000;font-size:12px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e⚡ BLACK OPS MACHINE ROD END\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAircraft-grade 4130 Chromoly Steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKevlar-reinforced PTFE liner\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSuperior wear resistance \u0026amp; strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, consistent articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color:#111;font-size:14px;line-height:1.8;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color:green;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEngineered for extreme UTV loads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"3\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"4\" style=\"flex:1 1 200px;border-radius:8px;background:#f9f9f9;height:260px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Black Ops Machine rod ends superior to stock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eOur rod ends utilize aircraft-grade 4130 chromoly steel and a Kevlar-reinforced PTFE liner, offering significantly greater strength, durability, and smoother articulation than typical stock or mild steel components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eThey are available in two common sizes: 3\/4\" and 5\/8\", to accommodate a wide range of UTV suspension and radius rod applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these suitable for race applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eYes, the high-strength materials and robust construction make them ideal for demanding race suspension fabrication where reliability is critical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use these on any UTV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#444;\"\u003eThese rod ends are designed to be universal, fitting any UTV or SXS requiring a 3\/4\" or 5\/8\" rod end for radius rods or other suspension components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"r1-desc-media\" data-r1-media-index=\"5\" style=\"display:block;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f9f9f9;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;text-align:center;justify-content:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eQuality Guaranteed\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🚀\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; Tracked\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e🛠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003eExpert Support\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 80px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:22px;\"\u003e✅\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#111;font-size:13px;\"\u003e30-Day Returns\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Riders Are Saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003e“Used these to rebuild my radius rods and the quality is excellent. Chromoly feels bomber strong and the Kevlar liner is noticeably smoother than the OEM rod ends I pulled out.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— John S., Arizona\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #cc0000;padding-left:15px;margin:20px 0;font-style:italic;color:#555;\"\u003e“Great price for aircraft-grade chromoly. Fitment was perfect and they've held up through a full desert season without any issues. Will buy again.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#111;\"\u003e— Maria R., California\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#111;padding:25px;text-align:center;margin:30px 0;border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:white;margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:20px;\"\u003eBuild Your Suspension Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#bbb;margin:0;font-size:15px;\"\u003eUpgrade to Black Ops Machine Rod Ends for superior strength and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#777;font-size:13px;margin:10px 0 0 0;\"\u003eIn stock now – order today and conquer any terrain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_DESCRIPTION_END --\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"core-tab-panel core-fitment-panel\"\u003e\n      \u003ch3\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\nCan-Am Maverick X3\u003cbr\u003e\nPolaris RZR Pro R\u003cbr\u003e\nPolaris RZR Pro R \/ Turbo R\u003cbr\u003e\nPolaris RZR Pro XP\u003cbr\u003e\nPolaris RZR XP 1000\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- CORE_FITMENT_TABS_END --\u003e","brand":"Black Ops Machine","offers":[{"title":"3\/4","offer_id":51975526908206,"sku":"35-00-02","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\/8","offer_id":51975526940974,"sku":"RODEND-58","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4076\/9342\/files\/7V6A1812-scaled.jpg?v=1776798126","url":"https:\/\/r1industriesoffroad.com\/es\/products\/rod-end","provider":"R1 Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}