Timkin vs. Koyo Wheel bearings

[ch26]

I know it is sorta a preference thing. But if you could tell me why you prefer the bearing you do, that would be great.
I know Timkin= made in U.S.
Koyo= made in japan

Thanks,
Chase

 

[OGBeno]

Timken roller bearing business=owned by Koyo.

 

[ch26]

Timken roller bearing business=owned by Koyo.

Can you DM me pricing for a front bearing Kit for both sides for the front of a 97'.

 

[OGBeno]

I am retired from the Land Cruiser parts procurement world.

I would recommend contacting Cruiser Outfitters in Sandy, UT. Kurt and the team there can assist you.

 

[Heckraiser]

Timken because Kurt said it was "good enough"

 

[sunrk]

Timken and Koyo are top quality bearing companies and generally they are the only two brands you will see recommended for landcruisers. I don't know if SKF produce equivalents but they probably do and I've never had issues with SKF products.

 

[mudgudgeon]

Timken roller bearing business=owned by Koyo.

I've had bearings supplied in a timken box with bearings inside stamped koyo. Don't know if it came from a factory like that, or was mixed up by a supplier.

 

[OGBeno]

I've had bearings supplied in a timken box with bearings inside stamped koyo. Don't know if it came from a factory like that, or was mixed up by a supplier.

You won’t get supplier bleed like that.

An issue like that is due to distributor or seller swap.

 

[Godwin]

I've used both and have never had a front wheel bearing failure except when I forget to bend the tabs on a star washer leading to spindle nuts loosening.

 

[ch26]

that's what I figured just thought I would check in to to the land cruiser knowledge base.

 

[ToyotaTechnical]

I am retired from the Land Cruiser parts procurement world.

I would recommend contacting Cruiser Outfitters in Sandy, UT. Kurt and the team there can assist you.

I take pride in trying to find the best deal, including foreign distributors... and I could not come close to beating Cruiser Outfitter's price

 

[IdahoDoug]

I am shooting for never needing to find out. Both my 80s have their original wheel bearings in place at 235k and 285k. So I guess I prefer whatever Mr. T put in there!!

 

[OGBeno]

I take pride in trying to find the best deal, including foreign distributors... and I could not come close to beating Cruiser Outfitter's price

Well that’s interesting.

 

[Yorty]

New to the forum, are these individual bearings or are these unitized packed wheel bearings with abs sensor, pre-greased, etc?

 

[OGBeno]

New to the forum, are these individual bearings or are these unitized packed wheel bearings with abs sensor, pre-greased, etc?

Bearing and race. Dry. Nothing to do with ABS sensor.

 

[Yorty]

In this bearing size range, especially cone/cup single row bearings, Timken is going to be the highest performance option. If you’re worried about them being a little more expensive it’s because, with bearings, you get what you pay for.

 

[cruiserdan]

I am shooting for never needing to find out. Both my 80s have their original wheel bearings in place at 235k and 285k. So I guess I prefer whatever Mr. T put in there!!

You could have either. Both Koyo and Timken were factory fitted.

 

[maxamillion2345]

New to the forum, are these individual bearings or are these unitized packed wheel bearings with abs sensor, pre-greased, etc?

They are not unit bearings no. Standard tapered roller cup/cone

 

[maxamillion2345]

Koyo and Timkin are good to go. I’d have no worries running SKF either.

 

[OGBeno]

In this bearing size range, especially cone/cup single row bearings, Timken is going to be the highest performance option. If you’re worried about them being a little more expensive it’s because, with bearings, you get what you pay for.

Data for assertions? What metrics are you using for making this statement?