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Old Jul 27, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I'm about to install SE-255s in to my '08 96".
SE-24018-10 is box #. bearing itself is INA S168.
I've dizzied myself silly trying to sort thru the
posts here,,,,, I'm 95% sure this is the one I want to install.
If not, someone please stop me!
 
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You need to get Torrington bearings. I believe the INAs are Chinese.
 
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as the fog is clearing, these INA S168 are stamped made in USA as is the SE 24018-10 box they came in. I'm comparing the INA to images of Torrington/Koyo B168 they appear to be identical. These SE bearings have no indication they are Chinese and I can't taste any lead......damn!
I would like to believe Uncle Harley has learned a bit since the early TC meltdowns.
So looks like they're going in unless I can find any info supporting American Made INAs' implode.
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After further research, I cant argue, I'm just used to going with Torringtons.
 
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the two look identical - maybe INA moved production off-shore or is using a Chinese sub-contractor now?
 
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I searched their website- European from what I can tell.
 
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