You could go to the narrow tie rods used on the M38 and CJs. Tie rods came in two threads and thicknesses. The tapered studs are the same, so they are interchangeable.
I checked mine and there is very little clearance. Just the nature of the beast I guess.
Re the bellcrank mount, there was always a problem with separation of the crossmember at the bellcrank mount. If the crossmember does need welding, I recommend removing the radiator, as it is in very close proximity. Also, the radiator tends to get beaten up in the area of the bellcrank bolt...another thing to check on.
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