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Posted for "Ron Raby" <ronr@advanceddesign.com>:

  I had the same problem. I was instructed to use shim stock to tighten them
  up, by Carsten at Lancair. I have installed the shim stock and they seem
  tight. I have not flown yet.
  
  Regards
  
  Ron Raby
  
  ES

> <<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.

> 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.