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Almost all modern transmissions from the big 3 used Torrington bearings for many years now. The overdrive in all the Chrysler truck use torringtons to handle the pressure of that 800 pound spring.
They live in a diesel application, the thrust washers do not Imho

Don't forget converters. :D
I would agree that the bearing would last better under a constant high pressure load.
I have also seen the bearings make a huge mess when they let go.:D
Don't get me wrong, as I didn't mean they are no use, but only that under the intended use for the OP they are probably not worth the effort.