ST205 Front Wheel Bearings Options

[DKGT4]

Good day forums!

Does anyone by chance have a 6th Gen "Zenki" model GT Four (a GT Four manufactured from February 1994 to November 1997), of which they have removed the front wheel bearings that they could take pictures of using a tape measurer so that I can get the measurements to order a front wheel bearing kit?

I do not have the tools readily available to remove my wheel bearings (slide hammer, time, etc..)

I am looking to order a genuine set from a site and they need the measurements...

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in Advance!

[enderswift]

The bearings you are looking for are koyo bearings, part number: DAC3880W-1CS65. The equivalent Toyota part number is 04422-20090. I highly doubt you are going to be able to find an aftermarket set of these, even with measurements (OD is 80mm). I was only ever able to find the genuine Koyos.

Two places that stock the bearings:

http://www.gt4-racing.eu/index.php/toyota-...t-wheel-bearing

http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/

[jbod]

Im not sure what it like over seas, but here in new zealand take that ebaring into any bearing shop and you'll get one. Koyo do them, skf, nachi, and nsk. If your here in NZ hit me up and i can get you one from work (:. Not very expensive.

[DeanArm137]

So glad I seen this thread, Ive just ordered a new front bearing unaware there was differences. I went to fit it and noticed the new one measured 74.3mm whilst mine was 80mm OD.

Been panicing for 3days now trying to source one, atleast now im a step closer. If anybody is in the UK could point me in a direction would be a massive helping hand.

[digs]

So glad I seen this thread, Ive just ordered a new front bearing unaware there was differences. I went to fit it and noticed the new one measured 74.3mm whilst mine was 80mm OD.

Been panicing for 3days now trying to source one, atleast now im a step closer. If anybody is in the UK could point me in a direction would be a massive helping hand.

TCBparts will do them http://www.tcbparts.co.uk/suspension.htm#C..._205_GT4(Model) , next day delivery too. Toyota specialists, and know the GT4s very well, so will be able to help I am sure.

This post has been edited by digs: Apr 11, 2014 - 1:20 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

ah dang that means there is no replacement part here in the usa. it seems this bearing is used the same for ST202 superstrut knuckles as well. if you plug in part number on any search engine if gives you certain links. however this part is not even compatible with any other toyota vehicles??! if so one side for the bearing kit is $110, so thats $220 for just two front bearings. wow so much these are the dimensions:

Height 1: 36 mm
Height 2: 33 mm
Outer Diameter: 80 mm
Inner Diameter: 38 mm

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Sep 5, 2014 - 8:06 PM

[Nial]

If you can get measurements, go to a bearing manufacturer and see if they have anything that matches? Might be worth a shot, and probably 1/4 the price too.

[enderswift]

Hello 6gc,

I may have a source for an aftermarket superstrut bearing

DAC388033-36KIT. This Kit is manufactured by a company called Febest, and applies to multiple AWD Toyota models, including the st205. Here's a current ebay listing for one of these kits. Notice the price

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOYOTA-CELICA-ST20...7e0&vxp=mtr

I'm hoping to purchase one of these and compare it to the OEM koyo part to see if it is indeed the correct part.

Bonzai dont blow up my inbox.

This post has been edited by enderswift: Jan 18, 2015 - 5:31 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

The 6gc super strut bearing only applies to our cars...

[enderswift]

The stated dimensions match what an st205 requires. There are multiple websites that sell these same exact febest bearings so I'm confident it's not a listing typo.

Also, its entirely possible Toyota used different wheel bearing part numbers between models. There may be tiny differences (such as race thickness, or number of actual ball bearings) that may warrant a new part number; but those kinds of differences don't matter as long as the physical dimensions of the overall bearing are the same. At least that's why I feel there are multiple compatible models are listed for this bearing.

Either way I certainly feel its worth checking out because buying the oem Koyos is an absolute pain.

[BonzaiCelica]

ah yes now i see the dimensions. well to say they match into the corolla late 90's model is iffy. i know he's probably referring to the superstrut on the corolla but still. i hope this works out. as i might need one or two new bearings soon.

also i can't seem to find the thread created for the part number containing the KOYO Part number. when i google it. it led me to a chinese distributor for them and they listed they were same as ford focus and renault clio if i remember correctly.

[BonzaiCelica]

Bump any update?

[Jeebus]

I did a quick search, and found a part #T137052 for the front wheel bearings, although not an official part # that can be found on ToyoDiy.com. Maybe that can help?

[enderswift]

Aftermarket source for st205 bearings confirmed:


Aftermarket Febest bearing on the left, OEM Koyo bearing on the right


Koyo on bottom, Febest on top


Koyo on left, Febest on right

The important dimensions including OD, ID, and height are identical between the bearings. The only difference is the way the inner race wraps over the front of the bearing. So as I suspected, Toyota used similar bearings for multiple AWD models and assigned different part numbers.

Link to ebay listing for the cheaper aftermarket bearing:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251822010433?_trks...K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Hope this motivates more people to give superstrut a chance!

This post has been edited by enderswift: Feb 12, 2015 - 5:25 PM