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Yes, use the ferrules. They are a press fit in the bushing ends after installation. A vice will do it fine.

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The accusation has been leveled that I often use more words than necessary.

Here goes again.

Standard UCA bushings have the ferrules delivered as part of the bushing. Their presence does not keep the mechanic from installing them, as the full diameter of the outer shell can easily be accessed by whatever pressing/pounding device he cares to employ. Furthermore, the rotational orientation of the bushing matters not.

Offset UCA bushings are delivered with the ferrules loose because:

1. It would be tough to see the arrow and get across the proper installation orientation.

2. Once installed, the ferrules would obstruct the outer shell of the bushings on the "close" side, preventing the pressing/pounding device to make full contact.

Install the bushings into the control arms, then smack/press the ferrules onto the bushings.