No word on how long the single experiment with a generic bearing lasted !
There are deep groove ball bearing substitutes on fleabay for $5. But....
There was a lengthy post elsewhere that reported using a substitute from Boca Bearings an online supplier. To their credit, they advised against using their (ceramic) bearing. The short version is that the Forum member who fitted had the bearing fail - after he sold the car to another Forum member. Messy !
If anyone is looking for Installation Instructions, the best are on the LN Site - 17 pages ! There are some 10 minute videos from others .Guess which version of the Instructions works best ?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6204-2NSE9-NACHI-bearing-6204-2NSE-seals-6204-2RS-bearings-6204-RS-Japan-/131652309781?hash=item1ea716d315:g:TQAAAOSwZVhWR3c x
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SKF-5204-E-C3-ROW-BALL-BEARINGS-/181115041098?hash=item2a2b4c354a:g:ODYAAOxyThVTZ-6t
Hybrid ceramic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6204-2RS-Hybrid-Ceramic-Si3N4-Bearing-20x47x14-Nylon-Premium-ABEC-5-/360461702926?hash=item53ed31170e:m:m62eWxfRYijrHOB RGsMToMw