Axle bearing problems

[CarlC]

I don't believe that the bearing is made by Timken. They are likely reboxing or rebranding BCA parts.

For this application there needs to be a bit of radial clearance. You do not want a preloaded condition for this bearing type.

[MonzaRacer]

no Timken does not rebox parts unles it does not say timken on the actual part.
As for me I would have just bought a clip eliminator kit and been ready for anything. But as for me if I had .001 wear on an direct run axles9like 10/12 bolts I would give west coast differentiioals a call and talk to Mike Maddox PN 18006420950 or email him at [email protected] his direct line is 9166350950 ext110.
I wnet to WCD for parts when Istarted rebuilding diffs and got great service,, much better than Randy's ring and Pinion, dont remember who I talked to at Randy's but got run around, excuses and just plain PO'ed.
My second choice at time was Moser but they are so busy its rediculous. Gie Mike a call he is tops.
Lee Abel

[CarlC]

no Timken does not rebox parts unles it does not say timken on the actual part.

So what you are saying is if the part says BCA then Timken will rebox it? That's what I stated above. I'm confused, which is normal for me.


Timken purchases many bearings from other bearing manufacturers for use in the automotive aftermarket. Up until several years ago Timken did not have the manufacturing capability to make cylidrical roller bearings as used in the original posted application. Torringtion, who was bought by Timken, also did not make this part though they may have had the capability. BCA/NTN has been the OEM for this part for decades and nobody else wants it, or similar parts, due to the limited market and tooling costs.