McMaster-Carr carries a large assortment of different types of bearings, including tapered with matching race. I looked on their website and there is no mention of where their bearings are made, but you could give them a call and ask about any specific bearing.
American made wheel bearings
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Originally Posted By: buck91
Just saying that I am also interested in this conversation.
How about Koyo, aren't they made in japan?
I have got some KOYO for the Toyota.
It is not cheap, Made In Japan bearing.
So far so good.
In general, even if it is Made in China but branded from reputable company like Timken or SKF, they should still be good.
The brand company is the one that do the Quality Control. At least that is my hope.
Just saying that I am also interested in this conversation.
How about Koyo, aren't they made in japan?
I have got some KOYO for the Toyota.
It is not cheap, Made In Japan bearing.
So far so good.
In general, even if it is Made in China but branded from reputable company like Timken or SKF, they should still be good.
The brand company is the one that do the Quality Control. At least that is my hope.
Don't worry America Will Be Great Again..
As for the quality in parts sometimes the stuff made in other places are pretty good ..
As for the quality in parts sometimes the stuff made in other places are pretty good ..
Originally Posted By: doolah02
Are there any wheel bearings made in the USA today? I've been only been able to find
that [censored] made in China.
There are but brand does not guarantee COO. I just got some F.A.G hubs made in China but with INA German bearings, the same hub number sold in Germany is 100% made in Germany and is current new production, it seems many bearings and hubs destined for the North American market are produced in China or Mexico.
That being said Made in China in the companies own plants using their own foundries should be fine and higher quality the sourced in China and reboxed/rebranded.
The only way to be sure of getting a USA, Euro or Canada made bearing is do the leg work and buy locally. Don't trust the COO on the box look at the bearing itself for COO if there is none like on some new Timken leave it.
Keep in mind the same bearing or hub unit made by eg Timken in the USA and in stock at your local parts store my be NOS and a new one online may or may not be the same COO, so if you find one get it while its hot.
Are there any wheel bearings made in the USA today? I've been only been able to find
that [censored] made in China.
There are but brand does not guarantee COO. I just got some F.A.G hubs made in China but with INA German bearings, the same hub number sold in Germany is 100% made in Germany and is current new production, it seems many bearings and hubs destined for the North American market are produced in China or Mexico.
That being said Made in China in the companies own plants using their own foundries should be fine and higher quality the sourced in China and reboxed/rebranded.
The only way to be sure of getting a USA, Euro or Canada made bearing is do the leg work and buy locally. Don't trust the COO on the box look at the bearing itself for COO if there is none like on some new Timken leave it.
Keep in mind the same bearing or hub unit made by eg Timken in the USA and in stock at your local parts store my be NOS and a new one online may or may not be the same COO, so if you find one get it while its hot.
Some Timken are made in USA but it depends on the bearing. Some SKF are made in USA as well.
In general, the Timken and SKF will be better quality than a white box or import store brand, even if made overseas.
I just put a Timken front hub/bearing assembly in my Cavalier last night, made in USA!
In general, the Timken and SKF will be better quality than a white box or import store brand, even if made overseas.
I just put a Timken front hub/bearing assembly in my Cavalier last night, made in USA!
When I replaced a rear bearing on a friend's Toyota the original OEM bearing was made in the USA. Japanese automakers here in the US tend to use a lot of US parts to keep their percentage of domestic components high.
Originally Posted By: Lubener
Try doing an online search using the number on your old bearing.
You may have to leave the suffix off to broaden the search.
However, the suffix is also the "Spec"....
Meaning a bearing with part number "A-1670-B2" will physically fit in place of "A-1670-C3" but may not be the same tolerance, hardness of material, etc. etc. etc.
Try doing an online search using the number on your old bearing.
You may have to leave the suffix off to broaden the search.
However, the suffix is also the "Spec"....
Meaning a bearing with part number "A-1670-B2" will physically fit in place of "A-1670-C3" but may not be the same tolerance, hardness of material, etc. etc. etc.
Premium brands also buy from each other to complete a line - SKF may buy from NTN.
Also, it is not uncommon to see a Koyo Bearing in Timken Box, replacing a Torrington bearing found in Solid Axles. Koyo actually bought out that division of Timken, but use Timken boxes for Branding.
http://news.timken.com/2009-12-31-Timken-Finalizes-Sale-of-Needle-Roller-Bearings-Business-to-JTEKT
They also have a China Factory, but some bearings are still US made.
Also, Torquing down the bearing to spec matters - one I bought had large print instructions with a torque spec. Never use an impact.
Also, it is not uncommon to see a Koyo Bearing in Timken Box, replacing a Torrington bearing found in Solid Axles. Koyo actually bought out that division of Timken, but use Timken boxes for Branding.
http://news.timken.com/2009-12-31-Timken-Finalizes-Sale-of-Needle-Roller-Bearings-Business-to-JTEKT
They also have a China Factory, but some bearings are still US made.
Also, Torquing down the bearing to spec matters - one I bought had large print instructions with a torque spec. Never use an impact.
Originally Posted By: ford46guy
Also, Torquing down the bearing to spec matters - one I bought had large print instructions with a torque spec. Never use an impact.
You can say that again! Three or four times....
I should post up the instructions for torqueing the wheel bearings on aircraft wheels.
They OBVIOUSLY put a LOT of thought into what's right or not.
Also, Torquing down the bearing to spec matters - one I bought had large print instructions with a torque spec. Never use an impact.
You can say that again! Three or four times....
I should post up the instructions for torqueing the wheel bearings on aircraft wheels.
They OBVIOUSLY put a LOT of thought into what's right or not.
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