radius rod

Now that multiple units have been tested for a few years, whats the consensus for these aftermarket parts? With companies like Hess, CA, L&W, S3, etc making these parts, whats reliable/tested? I know @HondaTech isn't a fan of L&W. I don't mind mixing and matching, and color isn't a deal...

How do you remove the radius rod pivot bearings? I see the clip in the groove but can't get it out. I need to remove them from the oem radius rods so I can put them into the aftermarket radius rods.