Tailwheel a *****cat on grass but a wild animal on pavement

[Geowitz]

That bracket being cast may be an issue with the bolt tension as well...

[PapuaPilot]

It would be good to contact Matco about taking out the bushing. Bushings are made as the part that can wear and be replaced if need be. You could be asking for problems by not having the bushing there. If you need a bigger hole Matco may want you to ream out the hole and bush it to the larger size.