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Originally posted by jbarber
(1) Are the Subaru bearings the only ones available, and if not, are they the best bet? (vs Fafnir et al)
(2) Any experiences packing them with synthetic grease?
(3) Is there a FAQ somewhere that explains all this in detail?
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No, there are bearings available aftermarket. I doubt that there's any advantage from one brand to another. Subaru doesn't make bearings so you can bet they buy them from the best price available.
I don't see the grease being a cause of failure, in my current experience of one.
The rollers are just way too small. I replace bearings in cars that weigh less than the SVX and the rollers in their bearings are substantially larger.
The difference is similar to this:
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SVX - I'd say the diameter looks about right too.
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Normal, except the diameter portrayed is a bit small
There is a recent post that detailed the replacement precautions but I can't seem to put my fingers on it - perhaps someone that knows will point you in the right direction.