but look at ford 9" and GM 12/14 bolt rears. they all use a flat roller bearing, IIRC, which doesn't carry thrust loads any better than a ball bearing....
This is an apples and oranges comparision because a FLAT ROLLER carries ZERO LOAD , the thrust load is carried by the end of the axle by a C clip and we all know what happens when the C clip lets go.
My problem with greens is I know a little too much about bearing design after taking a 3 day course given by SKF. Instead of taking a CHANCE because some people have had good luck running a bearing that is not designed to be loaded in the manner some are loading them .
All bearings will eventually fail without proper maintenance, at least the tapered roller CAN be maintained.
How many of your green autocross users are greasing your SEALED bearings ???
