Have a look at this bushing.

Hard to tell for sure from a picture. It wouldn't surprise me if it were missing as some bushings are sold with out them or someone "couldn't get the a-arm in with it on".
Here's an A-body bushing end measurement if it can help..….

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ya the pic is not too good this pic is off my old 69 dart,as you can see the washer with barbs around it is there ,i will get a better close up of the bushing.

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