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Another 72 · 08-22-2016, 11:40 PM

Well, after some effort I couldn't determine with certainty what my 8-lug axles came off of and I need ball joints on the front, so I went ahead and picked up original front and rear axles for my 72 K5. I'm going through the front axle, front diff and shafts seemed okay, but I want to replace the wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, etc. while I have it torn apart. I'm dead set on some Timkens made in the USA - I looked at National from Autozone but they were made in China, so no go. I'm having trouble finding a set from the typical retailers.

I didn't find anything on this in the forum here. I did find an entire front axles set (Torque King, quad4x4.com) out of Montana for about $100. I also found Timken Set 45 and Set 37 on RockAuto but they're cheaper than all the cheap bearings that may or may not work.

I know I'm not the only guy who's put wheel bearings on their rig and I know everyone wants Tinkens, so I'm hoping someone can provide a part number and source.

Thanks.

Rob

Another 72 · 08-23-2016, 06:37 PM

I went ahead and ordered the RockAuto bearings. I hope they're made in the USA.

In case anyone else is interested I ordered 2 each of:

Timken Set 37 (front inner bearing and race)
Timken Set 45 (front outer bearing and race)
Timken 442380 (wheel seal)

Grand total with shipping was about $50. It's a great deal if the bearings are made in the USA!

**1rippen6** · 08-23-2016, 10:35 PM

I will follow along and see how it turns out.

**Sandtrap9072** · 08-24-2016, 06:55 PM

Following this!

**1rippen6** · 03-19-2017, 08:33 PM

Any updates were they Timken?

**1rippen6** · 02-21-2018, 10:53 PM

Did the bearings work out for you.

k-nuts · 02-23-2018, 10:09 PM

I know this is old thread. But
I don't think Timken is made in USA anymore.
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**1rippen6** · 02-23-2018, 10:42 PM

I ordered a set should be here Monday and will let you know.

71meangreenc10 · 02-23-2018, 10:54 PM

I've got Timkens this week and they are 50/50. Now they say "Assembled in USA" on some boxes but, all the bearings are still showing "USA" on them. Moog is the same way, they have stuff made all over the world and it is a crap shoot to which one shows up at your door. I buy Timkens from Rockauto and never had any issue.

Smitty

08-22-2016, 11:40 PM	#1
Another 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Woodbridge Virginia Posts: 81	Timken wheel bearings Well, after some effort I couldn't determine with certainty what my 8-lug axles came off of and I need ball joints on the front, so I went ahead and picked up original front and rear axles for my 72 K5. I'm going through the front axle, front diff and shafts seemed okay, but I want to replace the wheel bearings, calipers, rotors, etc. while I have it torn apart. I'm dead set on some Timkens made in the USA - I looked at National from Autozone but they were made in China, so no go. I'm having trouble finding a set from the typical retailers. I didn't find anything on this in the forum here. I did find an entire front axles set (Torque King, quad4x4.com) out of Montana for about $100. I also found Timken Set 45 and Set 37 on RockAuto but they're cheaper than all the cheap bearings that may or may not work. I know I'm not the only guy who's put wheel bearings on their rig and I know everyone wants Tinkens, so I'm hoping someone can provide a part number and source. Thanks. Rob __________________ Rob "1967 Wanna Be" 1972 K5 Blazer

08-23-2016, 06:37 PM	#2
Another 72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Woodbridge Virginia Posts: 81	Re: Timken wheel bearings I went ahead and ordered the RockAuto bearings. I hope they're made in the USA. In case anyone else is interested I ordered 2 each of: Timken Set 37 (front inner bearing and race) Timken Set 45 (front outer bearing and race) Timken 442380 (wheel seal) Grand total with shipping was about $50. It's a great deal if the bearings are made in the USA! __________________ Rob "1967 Wanna Be" 1972 K5 Blazer

08-23-2016, 10:35 PM	#3
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: Timken wheel bearings I will follow along and see how it turns out.

08-24-2016, 06:55 PM	#4
Sandtrap9072 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 388	Re: Timken wheel bearings Following this!

03-19-2017, 08:33 PM	#5
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: Timken wheel bearings Any updates were they Timken?

02-21-2018, 10:53 PM	#6
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: Timken wheel bearings Did the bearings work out for you.

02-23-2018, 10:09 PM	#7
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Timken wheel bearings I know this is old thread. But I don't think Timken is made in USA anymore. Posted via Mobile Device

02-23-2018, 10:42 PM	#8
1rippen6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Greencastle PA Posts: 6,695	Re: Timken wheel bearings I ordered a set should be here Monday and will let you know.

02-23-2018, 10:54 PM	#9
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,158	Re: Timken wheel bearings I've got Timkens this week and they are 50/50. Now they say "Assembled in USA" on some boxes but, all the bearings are still showing "USA" on them. Moog is the same way, they have stuff made all over the world and it is a crap shoot to which one shows up at your door. I buy Timkens from Rockauto and never had any issue. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

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