I can't really see the benefits of loose bearings with no cages but there should be no reason you couldn't use them apart from trickiness in installation. They should stay in place with grease until everything is tightened up.
I know loose will work as I've had to do it before, I was just wondering if the size needed was 1/4"
1/4" it is.
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I can't really see the benefits of loose bearings with no cages but there should be no reason you couldn't use them apart from trickiness in installation. They should stay in place with grease until everything is tightened up.