Greetings,

It is time to replace the nose gear gas strut on my 320.  I have followed the advice of several of you on the list and purchased the strut (9416K155) and end fittings (9416K84) from McMaster Carr.

The problem I have run into is that the end fittings have a hole of 5/16" diameter and the bolts are AN4 bolts (1/4" dia).

What have you all done to resolve this?
  - Found another source for end fittings?
  - Found a source for bushings?  If so, where?
  - Drilled out the fittings in the airframe to accept AN5 bolts?
  - Other?

I have been trying to find bushings locally to no avail.  Please advise.

Thanks!

Dan Olsen
N320DK
Fort Collins, CO