[urq] A Arms vs A Arm Bushings?

[fdekat]

So here's my question:

Does the bushing style and and the  A arm style have anything to do with each
other?

I was under the impression that the 'early style' A arm bushings were all
rubber on the outside (and symmetrical, front to back) like this:

http://www.frankdekat.com/pics/bushing9.jpg

But then, I find on my urq with the early style  A arms, you can clearly see
a 'metal outside' style of A arm bushing pressed in, as below...

http://www.frankdekat.com/pics/control%20bushing%201.jpg

So, I'm thinking that the old style and new style bushings are 'functionally
equivilent', and that the bushings with the outer metal shell that fit the
new style (2 piece) a arms will also work in the old style a arms.

Am I correct?  Pictures seem to support my theory..

Thanks!

+Frank de Kat+