Wheel Bearings ??????
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I don't have the data to answer your question and I doubt anyone else does.
I replaced the bearings on my '98 with Timken, which was the same that it came with (assuming the previous owner didn't replace them). So, unless things have changed, Timken = Motorcraft.
The Moog tie rod ends for my Honda were made in China (not happy about that at all) while the upper control arms were made in Japan. Who knows where Moog is getting parts made these days? Although, I can't say for sure that Moog is the only one having parts made in China. Some recently-purchased Raybestos parts were also made in China. Disappointing. Things change constantly.
I stay away from the $29.99 cheapies and, in general, avoid parts with "pro", "master", "best", etc. in the name.
I replaced the bearings on my '98 with Timken, which was the same that it came with (assuming the previous owner didn't replace them). So, unless things have changed, Timken = Motorcraft.
The Moog tie rod ends for my Honda were made in China (not happy about that at all) while the upper control arms were made in Japan. Who knows where Moog is getting parts made these days? Although, I can't say for sure that Moog is the only one having parts made in China. Some recently-purchased Raybestos parts were also made in China. Disappointing. Things change constantly.
I stay away from the $29.99 cheapies and, in general, avoid parts with "pro", "master", "best", etc. in the name.
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Don't matter whos name is on it... depends who made the bearing.. Timken and SKF should be somewhat higher quality and cost more. Not necessarily made in the USA, but should be quality bearing... Others that don't say are probably chineese bearings.. I have bought a few of these for $50-75. that said "2 year warrenty"... that's really about 30K miles......... I have had one last 20K miles and had some last 70K miles... the "quality" varies more than USA made parts... you just don't know.
Even NAPA or Auto Zone will have chineese versions, but hopefully the "better" ones.
Even NAPA or Auto Zone will have chineese versions, but hopefully the "better" ones.
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NAPA = No American Parts Available, as my neighbor used to say. I can't remember the last time I got a part from Napa that was made in the US, except for maybe some Gates heater hose.
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