Abstract: An elastomeric bearing includes an inner member that has a spherical exterior surface and is symmetric about a central axis and a hollow annular outer structure that is axially split thereby forming a first outer segment and a second outer segment. The first outer segment and second outer segment form a substantially cylindrical exterior surface. One or more shim structures are formed around the inner member and are disposed at least partially inside the hollow annular outer structure. The shim structure has a radially outward facing surface and a radially inward facing surface. One or more layers of elastomeric material are disposed on each of the radially outward facing surface and the radially inward facing surface.