Rubber cushioned center post bearings
For a short time, whirlpool had a bearing that had a rubber ring between bearing material and a steel sleeve, the bearing you got is completely interchangeable, but you must get that steel sleeve out of the center post for the bearing to fit.
I have a whole box of brand new rubber Isolated bearings for belt drive washers, I think they might improve alignment problems, and they also might make the machine slightly quieter, but I’ve never release experimented with them.
I would post a picture of them if you’re curious but I’m away from my shop. I’m out in the Midwest still visiting a lot of the washer people.