I dont think the bushings were install right

You took them to an idiot. Everybody who might rebuild their front end needs to buy a cheap 12ton press ($120 or so at Harbor Freight). The guy pressed the bushing into the LCA first and then without supporting the inner sleeve of the bushing he pressed the pin in and too far. I can show tricks on the upper bushings because it is easy to hurt the upper control arm if you aren't careful pressing the bushings in and out.

It is, however, easy to spot a damaged upper arm. Sight one bushing through the other. It should line up pretty much dead center. Then turn it around and line it up again. Some day I'll see if I can get some pics of this. You can also get a LONG 1/2" bolt to check straightness.