replying to Daryl Helwig, John Hodges wrote:
Yes repair it . I used door pin bushings for a car in the hole that was worn
and drilled it with a step bit about 3/8 in . but the hole in them are 5/16 so
the connecting arm is drilled for a 5/16 bolt . use a lock nut so the don't
come loose . then sit back and relax .

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