14 Bolt Straddle Bearings - Bower Bearings??

[ZombieK5]

I'm currently disassembling my 14 Bolt and came across two different straddle bearings. The existing bearing is apparently manufactured in the USA with part # 1581-TS. However the bearing included in the Yukon gear bearing kit is made by Bower with part # 1581-TV. I have never heard of this Bearing Company but it shows being made in the USA the new bearing appears that it will fit but I am just wondering if anybody has any experience with this company?.

 

[nvrenuf]

BCA Bower has been around forever, I wouldn't hesitate to use them.

 

[sweetk30]

X2 LONG TIME company .

 

[tarussell]

X 3 on Bower being a trustworthy bearing manufacturer.
I worked for an industrial supply company years ago and there were stipulations on some orders of manufactures and Bower was one of the ones that was always accepted.
Put that thing in and let it ride with no worries !

 

[Wes Harden]

Is a Federal Mogal company

 

[tarussell]

Side note : the difference between the suffix letters indicates the style of cage type (or material used) for the rollers - no difference in capacity for this part number.

 

[swettysblazer]

Bower makes National, you are good.

 

[ZombieK5]

BOWER it is!!!