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Paul,  I don't know a thing about the Pazmany landing gear, but if a
gear leg is inserted in that socket, then it may be that it will have
to be pinned in place by a 5/16" bolt (Tailwind) passing through one
of the collars.   The collar can be increased in length to to provide
room  for the bolt.  The way I do it is to make the socket, insert
the gear leg, then drill through both  in the mill having planned in
advance where this bolt should be located so that a wrench can be got
on.  Then  put the whole assembly in place and weld in the tubes.
All much easier done than said considering the exact angles, trail
and camber that need to be maintained.
  Jerry

Here is what I have. Looks like a hydraulic strut.

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Tom, can you take a picture of that nose gear strut for us?