Knuckle not sliding

[asda653]

i encountered a problem with one of my front knuckles on my Gen1 after installing sealed bearings.

You know how the shaft just slides in? for one of them, i have to pretty much snap and click it in, and it doesn't roll nearly as freely as the other shaft does. Both knuckles now have the wide track bearings installed. I know its not the bearings because I've tried switching them over multiple times and it's always the same knuckle.

I got frustrated and just ordered GPM silver knuckles from asiatees, but god knows how long that will take and I need a way to run it right now. Anyone have any suggestions?