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

Thanks for the feedback!!

It sounds like I should just keep the bushings. They are much cheaper to replace as well.

This blower will only be used occasionally at my cabin during the winter months.

The hours are going to remain relatively low for years to come.