Timken use other peoples bearings?

[Swamp Fox]

I just got a parts order in for hub assemblies for all four wheels. I bought Timken for front and back for my '04 Ex 4WD. I noticed that the fronts had Made in USA stamped on them but the rear press-in bearings had F.A.G. - Korea stamped on them. Was this a mistake or is Timken shipping other people's bearings with their hub assemblies? Thanks.

 

[scdix50]

YES, Timken does use F.A.G. bearings in the Ford Explorer rear bearing kits. I think Timken does not have the rights to that bearing design and must buy from F.A.G. Bearing.

 

[Swamp Fox]

Thanks for the info. Did not know that.