Problem with UCA bushing at axle

[bentandtwisted]

So I have been trying to get this '92 back on the road after the PO did a number on it. :bang:

I am currently battling the UCA bushing on the driver side of the axle. When I removed the upper arm the bushing just fell out. I figured that it was just worn so I ordered a new set. The new bushing also just slides into the housing with no effort what so ever.

I have done some searching but do seem to be able to find an oversized bushing anywhere.

Any thoughts on how to fix the situation short of replacing the housing?

[XJ4IV]

see there has to be some sort of screw up cause just two days ago I bought the SAME bushings from autozone... I get em home and they are too big... like too wide for my control arm housing... Im building a front axle and Im down to that part where I mock up my link towers and I go today to mock them in place and they dont fit for nothing... what gives?

[XJ4IV]

can you post a pic of what part you got as well as the part number? Ill do tha same with mine maybe we can fix out parts suppliers LOL

[bentandtwisted]

The bushings I picked up fit into the upper control arm but fall out of the houshing (no press fit). I am guessing that the bore in the housing is bad. If I can't find an oversized bushing I will probably just weld a couple beads in the bore and cram the bushing in there until I can pick up another housing.

I will post up a pic and the part # for you tomorrow.

[4.3LXJ]

Those bushings don't go in tight anyway. The have a taper on them. But the cast iron could be worn out on the housing. Is the bushing going in all the way to the flange?

[bentandtwisted]

Yeah, the bushing is going all the way to the flange with no resistance what so ever when I install it from the left side going toward center. If I install it from the center toward the driver side it will stop at the step in the shell but still just pushes right back out.

[bentandtwisted]

can you post a pic of what part you got as well as the part number? Ill do tha same with mine maybe we can fix out parts suppliers LOL

I got home from work late and didn't get a chance to take any pics. I will try again tomorrow.

[XJ4IV]

no worries I think Ive given up on that method and decided to go with a Johnny joint

[bentandtwisted]

A Johnny Joint instead of a bushing, interesting!

Please do tell how you plan to go about it?