BSG
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I installed a set of green bearing had to be 4 or 5 years ago but less than 500 miles ago. Long story short, the Lt rear went out while headed to Las Vegas on the Power Tour. Of course a couple of Mopar Guys pulled over to help and a Motor Trend producer as well. At the time I thought the center section went out and I figured I could swap it out after getting it towed home. While setting back the axels to pull the pumpkin I didn't notice the bearing being smoked so I ended up yanking the gear out and that was when i realized there was nothing wrong there and the bearing was falling apart. After a quick search I realized I wasn't gonna get a replacement and it would need pressing if I were to get so I jumped into one of my Chevy's to finish the trip. How can I tell If I have version 1 or 2 of the green bearing and what about the second version makes them better. To be honest, I wish I would have left the roller tapered bearings in. I can only assume the guy I paid to press them on over did it? I vaguely recall the telling me the amount of pressure he used. I even thought to myself that's overkill? I've read on the different forums that they run forever? However, 2 and from the valley a couple of times through the canyons in Malibu doesn't equate to forever. Maybe I got some cheap Chinese knock offs? If anyone can chime in on version 1 and 2 that would be great!