Ok, so I'm working on the front end of my 1966 Dodge Coronet, and I bought a new set of bushings with new sleeves for the strut rods.

The old sleeves slip on and off easily.

Maybe because they are old and worn???

However, the new sleeves look like they need to be pressed on.

Or they are the wrong sleeves?

Not sure!

Since I don't quite understand what the purpose of the sleeves are, can someone tell me that pressing them on is normal?

In other words, are the sleeves supposed to be tight on the strut rods or loose?

See pix.

Appreciate your input!

Thanks!