Upper Axle Bushing Walking Out?

BryantJT

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When I installed my lift last year I replaced the upper axle bushing using a rented ball joint press. It seems I didn't get it fully installed as it seems to have walked out some. Is there a specific cup I need to press this in? All the ones in the kit were too big or too small.
 
Bushing in question shown below. IMG_20200621_104612.jpg
 
A good air hammer on a bolt head makes quick work of inserting or removing these.

My passenger side bushing kept coming out until I slathered it in Loctite and set it back in. Hasn't moved since.

For the passenger side, you have to be really careful not to squish the metal sheets together, especially if you're using a press. On the driver's side, it's solid metal so it's harder to damage.