Beware! Fake Timken Wheel Hubs and Bearings Analysis

A side-by-side comparison of a counterfeit Timken wheel hub and bearing assembly I received and genuine Timken wheel hubs. While this video covers part number SP550214 applicable to Ford F150 and Expedition, the analysis applies to other part numbers for other vehicle makes and models that are being faked. #Timken #SKF #BCA #NTN #Bearings #Ford
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[@wakkogn9351]

Great video. Timken hub for my Silverado is $180 everywhere but Ebay, where it's $80. Sure enough, pictures in the auction show all of the details you warn against here.

[@danieloneill4322]

Just got a fake one for my Tahoe from EBay. Same yellow box and bearing looks nothing like Genuine Timken bearing. Sending it back.

[@wakkogn9351]

Yep, not worth it. I ended up with a Moog and it's really nice. Made in Korea (like Timken and Delco). Has a heat shield on the wire leading to the sensor. '17 2WD. @@danieloneill4322

[@Poly318]

@wakkogn9351, thanks. I wish Timken would do a better job cracking down on the fakes by submitting copyright complaints to retailers. SKF seems to be trying to stem the tide of fakes more so than Timken.

[@sirmister4411]

It happened to me I got 4 ousand miles from my fake timkens 2006 gmc 1500