Timkens vs koyo

Hey guys.

My rear bearings are due for a change at 105k since one is leaking.

oem is very expensive.

koyo and timkens are my options.

which ones should I go for? I hear oem uses koyo and timkens.

also, where can I buy them? Yotashop has koyo but the left rear is currently out of stock.

thank you for your input.

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=988558&cc=3446952&pt=1672&jsn=880

I bought those and they came with Koyo bearings.

 

Neither. Go with SKF. In reality, it doesn't matter as long as you get made in Japan bearings.

 

Great!

what makes you say those instead?

 

SKF is a well respected bearing manufacturer. They do more than the automotive industry, but bearings are what they do. They are pretty popular in the racing world. Like Timken and koyo, they are not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

 

thanks. I’m gonna try to see if I can find a kit they sell for the rear bearings.

 

found all the parts on rock auto.
Question. I can’t find this part on rock auto. 9020844001

can I reuse it? Or should I get a new one?

I’m getting these extras to replace. Is it good to replace these?

thanks so much.

2 x 9030183002 (Genuine Toyota O-Ring)
2 x 9020844001 (Genuine Toyota Axle Seal)
2 x 9052041019 (Genuine Toyota Snap Ring)
2 x 9031058003 (Genuine Toyota Axle Seal)
2 x 4242360050 (Genuine Toyota Retainer)

 

Also check your diff vent and make sure it is not plugged. That can cause a leaky bearing(s).

 

It is $4 at the dealer. I would just buy it there...

 

yeah for sure. I already did the relocation mod for it.

 

I live in the Middle East lol. Shipped my truck out here.

I’ll check at the dealer, though. Hopefully hilux or Prado uses the same parts.

 

The Prado also uses 90208-44001, so you should be able to source it easily.

 

Awesome! Thanks so much.
How do you know that? I would love be able to find out which Tacoma parts I can find here. Got a link?

 

www.toyodiy.com is great. All diagrams for worldwide Toyota products. Also has a cross reference for part number applications.

 

aren't they sealed bearings? don't think those would leak. you sure it's not the axle seal? if they are both leaking it's probably a plugged diff breather causing pressure build-up

 

beautiful. Thanks!

 

Maybe. But honestly I got 105k miles so maybe they are due to be changed.

 

try to spin the breather valve. it won't spin if it's stuck.

 

I relocated it behind the rear tail light. But I’ll give it a try.

 

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...43,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+bearing+&+hub,1636

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1836390&cc=3354143&pt=1636&jsn=26

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=1838188&cc=3354143&pt=1636&jsn=1006

SKF is good quality. Timken and Koyo too. You can buy the bearing/hub assembly which is a bit easier to change out. i think the SKF bearing/hub assembly actually uses a Timken bearing.