Working in the aviation industry, I can assure you that "Made in the USA" bearings are not hard to find… However they are expensive. Be prepared to spend $40 for a bearing you could buy at AutoZone for $5.49
You might check an industrial maintenance supply place nearby. Be sure and have the dimensions of the original. I found some bearings for a mower spindle at one kinda near me. But that was a few years ago so... good luck!
I don't think Timken has gone to China, but they do make a lot of things in Mexico. Its a mixed bag, depends on the particular bearing as to where its made. Same probably goes for SKF.
Originally Posted By: doolah02
Guy at a bearing distributor told me SKF are made in Germany
SKF is Swedish. They have factories all over the world, including the USA and probably Germany as well. The bearing itself will be marked with an indication of where that specific unit was made.
Originally Posted By: 440Magnum
I don't think Timken has gone to China, but they do make a lot of things in Mexico. Its a mixed bag, depends on the particular bearing as to where its made. Same probably goes for SKF.
They have a while ago. Most I have seen are Asian now. And complaints about failure have also gone up a little.
Last SKF I bought was made in Korea. However, contrary to popular belief there are still a great deal of automotive parts that are high quality and made in USA. Among many other products.