Sunvisor question

They dont come apart in a way that you can put back together.
Well isn't that just dandy.

Has anyone had a problem with inserting the stock rods into aftermarket 'Made Elsewhere', boards? Appears the metal tunnels are smaller than the rods. I'm doubting the rods grew so must be the inferior quality of the boards. But when that's the only place to get them, whats a man to do??