Differences in Koyo Bearing Markings - Way to Detect Real or Copy? (1 Viewer)

[ExpeditionMan]

Hello,

I recently acquired replacement hubs for my 200 series and noticed that the bearing markings on the part I pulled do not match the one supplied. I am the second owner of this truck, so they could have been replaced before, however I doubt it due to the condition. See the images below, which are slightly different in stamping and numerical identification. The bearing marked with "Japan" and "5A" is the original. I do believe the ones I received are OEM components and were likely manufactured in the states (for example a Tundra or Sequoia part). Has the forum found a way to know for sure? Although difficult to see both have very small part numbers on the outermost edge.

In all honesty, I am going to install these as they look great, but am now curious in general.

 

[bloc]

Maybe try contacting Koyo and see whether they have methods to identify counterfeits.

 

[fjc-man]

Who did you get it from and what did you pay, pre-pressed?

 

[ExpeditionMan]

Who did you get it from and what did you pay, pre-pressed?

Purchased from 2003-2022 toyota & lexus 4x4 and 4x2 bolt-on front wheel bearing assemblies - https://bluepitbearings.com/ on a recommenation from a Tacoma friend whose been running his for ~30k miles

 

[fjc-man]

If your concern is primarily Koyo bearings, you should give yota bearingsandhubs.com a look. Pretty competitive prices.

 

[doru]

^that web site does not exist. Can you check the address? Thx

 

[ExpeditionMan]

^that web site does not exist. Can you check the address? Thx

Works fine for me

 

[gaijin]

^that web site does not exist. Can you check the address? Thx

Here you go: Toyota | Yota Bearings and Hubs | United States - https://www.yotabearingsandhubs.com/

 

[doru]

Thanks!

 

[linuxgod]

It’s possible the OEM bearings have different markings it part #s, even if they were manufactured by Koyo. Or the different markings indicated a revised part, or even a different facility it was manufactured at.

 

[bloc]

If it helps this new in box made in Japan Genuine Toyota Koyo-produced bearing has been on my shelf for about a year.