see my understanding is that my cnc fusion ballscrews are 5tpi as well.. hmmm makes me wonder... the gap in the lovejoy is definately an issue, but if you cant find a mechanical fix, you could allways dial that lash into the compensation in mach 3... i would think that if you were to go to mcmaster-carr you could find some new spiders for a buck or 2...
mine are nice and tight...
Grizzly X3, CNC Fusion Ballscrew kit, 3 500oz-in bipolar steppers, 3 203v Gecko's, Linear power supply from Hubbard CNC, Mach 3, BOBcad Pro Art V22, Rhino.