If you choose to run a needle roller bearing as an upgrade to the OEM bushing I feel it must be checked for proper alignment. The old bronze /
oil-lite material does not seem to be affected if slight machine tolerances or ?? exist. On the other hand the bearing type bushings insist everything is right.
Not to say cutting corners or not checking things is acceptable. I am saying an
oil-lite bushing is more forgiving and other than just worn out I have never seen them cause a failure. I run them in my alky funny car with a JP1 engine over a needle bearing. Lots of ways to skin a cat, whatever works for you.