I had someone offer to press my control arm bushings for me. He mentioned being aware of taking precautions to keep from collapsing the control arm. What I got back is in the photo. Should I go ahead and replace the control arm? Needless to say, I’m not very happy at the moment.

 

Um.. how could anyone think that's even remotely correct?

 

Ok so I’m not crazy then…guess I’ll get some replacements on the way

 

How about getting them to pay for that. How does that even happen? Isnt the other side of the bushing sleeve flanged?

 

It is. Lesson learned the hard way on my part.

 

It does provide a n excuse to get cool new parts.

 

Clearly they did NOT use any kind of brace on the inside to support the A-arm.

 

Yeah that’s what was so upsetting

 

1st I'd demand a refund for absolutely unacceptable work.

Then cut that bushing out.
Bend the a-arm ears back out.
Then try again.
It's good practice to cut angle iron that matches the a-arm bushing ear gap.
That way it doesn't get crushed.
if the ears are supported enough, you can literally just hammer the new bushings in.

Another note:
I've used both Poly and Del-a-lum a-arm bushings.
Poly has the same ride quality and squeaks.
The solid bushings are the superior choice.