linkage bearings EC 300/19 - oh no not again!

[Doc Brown]

After the linkage bearings have been toast at 36 hours only I replaced them with OEM GasGas bearings. The dealer refused to change them under warranty.

Today I checked the play and I can lift the rear wheel about 3mm (0.12 inches) The bearings are only 29hrs in use.

Seems the bearings GG sent me are made of cheese. Considering that they cost $ 140.- where I live I am not amused.

What the hell can I do? I have planned to get the bearings and seals from SKF and contact a machine shop to get the bushings as they are obviously of questionable hardness.

Anyone else had this problem? I don't ride in water a lot and avoid directing the jet washer at the linkage...