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12/28/2024 11:25 AM  #1


Axle Bearing for 9" Rear (Large Bearing)

A friend of mine needs to replace the axle bearing (large bearing) on his 9” rear.  He wants to use a bearing that actually made in the US.  So, if anyone is aware of this bearing that is made in the US, please let me know. 
(Evidently; Timken, National and maybe SKF are made overseas) 


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 

12/28/2024 6:54 PM  #2


Re: Axle Bearing for 9" Rear (Large Bearing)



These are front wheel bearings, so not all is lost.
Ordered from Rock Auto earlier this year.

 

12/28/2024 8:25 PM  #3


Re: Axle Bearing for 9" Rear (Large Bearing)

I have been using Oreillys National brand  (probably chinese national) 3.150” rear bearings for years and have not had any issues. Try some of the offroad 4x4 places. Maybe they have some USA bearings.


Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
 

12/29/2024 8:02 AM  #4


Re: Axle Bearing for 9" Rear (Large Bearing)

When it comes to bearings I wouldn't specify only US made.  Over the years I've rebuilt dozens of transmissions, rears, and t-cases and never had an issue using Timken (US), Koyo (Japan), or SKF (Sweden).  Timken has often been considered the gold standard, but Ford and Borg/Warner both used Koyo as OEM during the '80s and '90s (not sure what they use now).  Schaeffler Group also now owns FAG, INA, and Barden and all are now made in South Carolina.  I'm trying to recall any trouble I ever had with a roller or ball bearing in the past 30+ years and honestly I'm drawing a blank.  I did have a Chinese pinion seal fail after about a week (out of a Randy's master overhaul kit no less), but can't recall a bearing failure of setup issue I could trace to bearings.  Those tend to be memorable, so I'd have to say I simply haven't had an issue. 

 

12/29/2024 10:04 AM  #5


Re: Axle Bearing for 9" Rear (Large Bearing)

Thank you for this info. 
My friend had said prevously he bought a bearing from Timken, while the box indicated "Made is USA", the bearing inside was stamped w/"China".


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
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