Originally Posted by
Sierra_rider
Sounds like they are different then. Only one bearing on the SHI and it's a small one at the end of the spindle, that pretty much just locates/secures the bushing. The pedal body then threads onto the bushing. Even with the small bearing, it develops some axial movement within the bushing, which introduces a bunch of play into the pedal(separate from the worn spindle play.) I remedied this by using a retaining compound to account for the oversized bearing pocket of the bushing.
The bushing, with the small bearing at the end:
Not my picture, just one I found on line...but this is pretty much what my spindles look like after a couple seasons:

I'm curious about this...what is your weight and riding style?...if you are a clydesdale and a low rpm pedal stomper this is perhaps the reason for faster wear...i'm using the 'unos' and have for the past few years and there is no wear at all but i'm only 145lbs and a 'spinner'...