There are three 6+ inch grooved hex posts that hold up the shot clock in NBAFB. I've included a picture of one and you can see the threads at the bottom are bent. The bend gets exaggerated due to how long the post is and it both looks lame and causes a ball trap behind the shot clock.

Firstly I've searched every major US/EU pinball parts dealer and cannot find this part, if anyone can share a source for them that would be great.

Secondly I'm seeking opinions on whether I should just bend the post threads or not. I'm worried it will just weaken the metal and eventually break off causing even more problems. Better to have a bent post then no post at all.

My final plan if all else fails is to build a frankenpost out of various other posts and spacers. This isn't ideal because although the vertical angle will be correct it will look like a frankenpost.

Thanks for any input!

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Yeah the groove on the bottom is for a rubber.

Thanks for the suggestion!

I've branched out to the Aussie parts shops but still nada... The original is probably unobtanium.

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