[DeTomaso] control arm bushings, thick shoulder in or out???

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

Ken, normally asymmetric-shoulder bushings are designed to do exactly what 
you guessed: increase the caster angle. To that end, the fat shoulder will 
move the upright backwards if installed right. BOTH sets of bushings on the 
same a-arm should be installed the same- if one set has the fat part 
outboard, the other set should be done exactly the same on that a-arm. 
The thickness variation you describe is usually enough to add a little 
valuable caster if they're installed correctly. If you attempt to install them 
with the shoulders incorrect, the upright will not be shifted and/or things 
won't fit. Or perhaps you got parts of two different sets; I've seen about 
everything go wrong that can go wrong in this area. 
Call the vendor where you got the things and describe what happened. Have 
him clarify his installation procedure for you. And shame on him for not 
including clear enough directions with the bushing set. Good luck- J Deryke