I recently repaired the steering on my 1250 nightmare. The front axle was very loose in its carrier, so I squeezed the carrier together to remove the slack. I considered the bolt option too, I decided on a new pin and got a great fit, along with grease grooves that help distribute grease. I would strongly recommend the replacement pin. The Cub Cadet part number is IH-384626-R4.
Good luck.
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