Rear wheel bearing question for IRS

[Brandon Sinclair]

In the past I have always tried to purchase German rear wheel bearings like FAG or SKF for an IRS rear end.  The local parts place only has bearings that are either marked made in Mexico or Spain.  I have heard there are some made in China as well.  What are your experiences quality wise with these parts?

Also, the outter roller bearing has a plastic type race between the inner and outter metal race (see photo).  Does this go facing the tranny or facing the drums (I could never get a definitive answer on this)?

http://www.oeveedub.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=oe&Product_Code=113-598-283&Category_Code=thing-wheel-bearings

Also, does the outter roller bearing contol the up and down play or the side to side play?

Thanks

Any experience with the Timken brand?  The local Napa store carries those.

[richie]

They are all sh*te,we did find one brand that didnt allow lots of wheel movement,I will look and see if I can foind the brand for you,I would try find some good used german ones

cheers richie,uk