Update: The bushings from Springfield work, but aren't perfect. Unlike the Todd bushing, these are tapered with a radius. The issue is the wall thickness. Amazon reviews complain the parts are so poorly made that the wall thickness is inconsistent. I called Springfield and it turns out they are made that way to provide 3 degrees of tilt. Unfortunately my base isn't designed to take advantage of that so depending on how the bushing rotates will determine the 3 degrees of leaning you will experience.
If I had a lathe, I'd make a plug to go into the post and a sleeve to wrap around it. It would be the best option, but I dont have the time or equipment, so this is as good as it gets for now!
If these dont last I'll likely just buy a new 2 7/8" base for about $80 and replace this rickety contraption.
If I had a lathe, I'd make a plug to go into the post and a sleeve to wrap around it. It would be the best option, but I dont have the time or equipment, so this is as good as it gets for now!
If these dont last I'll likely just buy a new 2 7/8" base for about $80 and replace this rickety contraption.