Dumating na rin yung bushing. I didn't expect maiksi pala yung sleeves niya . . . pero pwede na rin since less contact means less friction.
For the hinge pin . . . i'll be using an aviation grade bolt (AN3 bolt).
Bushing was fitted onto the footboard and the bolt was cut to the required length.
Notice na tinanggal ko na yung head ng bolt para pantay lang sa side ng heel plate at walang naka-umbok.
After assembly . . .
The hinge pin looks cleaner without the end cap/stopper.
With the new bushing in place . . . footboard and heel plate has a very tight fit but does not restrict the free-swinging motion.
It proves that the self-lubricating Oilite Bearing is very effective and the unnecessary side-movement was totally eliminated.