8.75 SNAFU

. I didn't want green bearings for a daily driver and was told the ones I got were the new side load tapered bearing.
Can I take the thrust block out of an open carrier
If the bearings are tapered, wouldn't you need a thrust block to be able to set the the bearing preload?

By the way there is nothing wrong with green bearings. Ford 9" use a similar type axle bearing with no issues at all.