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I think, though, that a better sealed CH bearing in the Pelican kit would be a popular and improved option in design for the DIYer that wants to go this route.
I agree except for one detail. "Sealess" CH bearing in the Peilican kit would be great for DIY'ers and quite affordable. Both high dollar retrofit kits use open CH bearings. The Pelican kit with a good CH bearing could be $200 maybe less if you dump the extra dual row parts.