Timkem Bearings?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Orcas Island, WA
Timkem Bearings?
It used to be that Timken bearings were solid reliable products. Is that still the case?
I'll be tearing apart the front knuckles on my sig F150 to replace the brakes and swap out the auto locking hubs. I figured it would also be a good time to replace the bearings. I'd like to do this once and not suffer from installing junk parts that don't last.
I'll be tearing apart the front knuckles on my sig F150 to replace the brakes and swap out the auto locking hubs. I figured it would also be a good time to replace the bearings. I'd like to do this once and not suffer from installing junk parts that don't last.
Cargo Master
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From: Laramie, WY
I have Timken's in my truck. Fairly certain they're made in China.
If I were you I would pull it apart & inspect the originals (made in USA) before buying new. They may be fine and just need a repack of grease. Even at 210,000 my originals looked pretty good (but, I replaced them, as I had already bought them-- I misdiagnosed a vibration).
If I were you I would pull it apart & inspect the originals (made in USA) before buying new. They may be fine and just need a repack of grease. Even at 210,000 my originals looked pretty good (but, I replaced them, as I had already bought them-- I misdiagnosed a vibration).
Tuned
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Timken bearings are mostly made outside of CONUS. Their quality has gotten better over the last couple years compared to late 90's and early 2000's. That being said, I have only recently tried them again a few weeks ago and all seems well so far and as I said quality looked and felt good. BUT, I still WILL use American MADE bearings whenever possible. I really do miss the American Made Timken bearings from back in the day, that was quality.
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Laughing Gas
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Plastic! 
Hey manufacturers, here is a request from an American consumer, please market two lines of product and label them:
"This is cheap s.... stuff. There's a reason it's cheap. It's crap."
"This is good stuff. You'll pay more, but it will really last."
I'll bet they'd sell a lot of the good stuff.
Ok, end of rant. I feel better now. (I wish I really did.)
Hey manufacturers, here is a request from an American consumer, please market two lines of product and label them:
"This is cheap s.... stuff. There's a reason it's cheap. It's crap."
"This is good stuff. You'll pay more, but it will really last."
I'll bet they'd sell a lot of the good stuff.
Ok, end of rant. I feel better now. (I wish I really did.)
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Laughing Gas
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From: Orcas Island, WA
One problem is that I have no idea of the history of the truck; it's a salvage. The second problem is that I live on an island with only an hour long ferry ride to the mainland. As a result one tends to try and have all their ducks in a row before undertaking a project. If I tear things apart and find out I need bearings it's either wait for the local NAPA to bring in whatever brand they carry, or wait for UPS to bring in what I order. I've got a buddy who's offered to help with the brakes, etc. He has the knowledge and tools to make the project a success. I don't want to impose on him by asking him to give up a second weekend day while I wait for parts.
Cargo Master
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From: Laramie, WY
I see, they're not expensive, so I wouldn't hesitate to at the very least have them on hand for the work. I've always had a parts shop down the street wherever I've lived, spoiled in that respect.
As for quality, the bearings looked fine, cages were thick, rollers and cones smooth, time & mileage will tell the truth.
As for quality, the bearings looked fine, cages were thick, rollers and cones smooth, time & mileage will tell the truth.
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