Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I am thinking of converting the bushings on my stock Craftsman to a model with auger bearings like the Husky models have.

What advantage will this offer?

Here is stock bushing setup:

http://audreyappliance.googlepages.com/1_bushing.jpg

Here is bearing setup that Husky used last year.

http://audreyappliance.googlepages.com/2_bearing.jpg

Here is bearing setup that Husky is using this year:

http://audreyappliance.googlepages.com/3_bearing.jpg

It appears to be longer and has a shear pin connection. I'd like to go with last option if possible since this would appear to offer the most support.

Thoughts or a waste of time and money?

Thanks!
Snowmachine