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<<As per Jim Scales and Bryan Burr,I also have a problem where the gear leg
fits into the receptacle. I can move the bottom of the gear both in and out
and back and forth approx.1/4 "I have no problems at the axel or axle mount.
The tires are wearing on the inside as yours. Both gear are same. I have 140
landings at this date.
I was wondering if spot welding with a mig welder would do the trick? Seeing
as how the legs are harden steel I am not real sure of the affect. What say
you? or any one for that matter.
Ken Covington N550KB>>

One thing that works on Cessna gear legs is to work shim stock in the gap.
I've not done it myself, though, so I can't offer any helpful hints.  I
don't think I would touch a welder to the gear leg as it is a highly
stressed, heat treated element.

Gary Casey