Also noted there is replacement kit for EQ6s now that looks great. Screw in counterweight arm with wider bore. Peter_4059 did something similar himself and seemed very happy - almost no slop.
http://www.telescope.com/Mounts-Trip...8/p/102787.uts
Saving my dollars for now however. Price seems reasonable but counterweights would need to be bored out. Bet that chrome would look snazzy though