Different rear bearings for same part # - help IDing correct one? Options

[HectortheRican]

I'm replacing my wheel bearings soon, so I ordered some timken replacements. I got them (ordered part# 512137 x2 for rears) and they're different! Here are some pics.

Here are the two and their differences.


Funny thing is, the only real difference are the locations of the smoothly-machined races. Height and inner diameters are exactly the same, give or take 0.0005", which is reasonably for bearing press-fit tolerances (had some calipers handy) and the bolt holes line up perfectly.

Here's the stamped number for the bearing on the left:


And here it is for the right:


So are these the same? The spindle goes through the bearing and is secured on the other side... so could I actually use both of these?

[VavAlephVav]

My first thought is As long as the mounting holes line up so you can bolt them in place and as long as both are the right size for the spindle to be pressed in then they should both work.
Although I have no idea why they sent you two different ones, it's obvious that they are not the same bearing. the first one that says Koyo is like the picture of the Timken replacement on rockauto.
Where did you order them from ?
I'd just be worried that the NTN is a lower quality bearing and you still paid the Timken price for it.

This post has been edited by VavAlephVav: Feb 21, 2016 - 3:50 PM