How worn is the axle diameter? Can you measure it? A machine shop should be able to measure it and determine how worn it it. Bushings (steel backed bronze or brass) can take up some slop, 3 to 4 thousandths is acceptable. You might h@ve to go over to th3 ‘wet side’ to get that work done.

Otherwise it would be best to have steel bushings made to get the original ID of the axle for stock bushings.

Ed

'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.