Don't be surprised if the Timken bearings say CHINA,..... SKF, Bower BCA, National, etc. big names in the bearing industry but most are from...you know where

 

Yeah I know...

I'm definitely going to source some because now that I bought that kit, I'll either re-lube the old bearings on the original idlers, found a video on how to do it after i started to research the bearings, after I check them, or buy a new set, then I'll have an extra set to swap out.. Thanks.

 

Relubing the old bearings is bad.....you'll think you did them a favor but the mileage and wear is already there. Look at it as buying new shoes and re-using your old laces, it will work (for a bit) but will need to be replaced.

 

Haha yep right on...

 

Along the same lines, I cringe when I see videos of people popping the seals off brand new bearings and adding more grease in order to make them better somehow. Just another way to ruin a good product. The right amount of grease is already in there.

 

I'll post up the video where a guy re-oils sealed bearings without popping off the seals... uses a vacuum pump.

 

Video was ... interesting concept, and creepy (narrating voice). Thanks for sharing, but will likely just press for "new" parts when ready - have the belt and prepping to do soon as PM, @ 75k and 7 yrs old OEM original.

 

Agreed... new bearings.. I will buy new bearings for the OEM set to keep as a spare on the truck now as I bought the Gates kit..