1303 73 to 74 conversion problems

[audiman]

hi i own a 73 1303 after reading about the conversion to 74 spec suspension i went out and bought the 2 x track control arms, swaybar, 2x spindles ,rotors, calipers and strut legs complete.
i used the earlier >73 top mounts and all fits.

the problem i have is i notice a slight twist in the track control arms when they are fitted to the car and the car is on the ground also they bottom out on the frame head and stop the suspension from moving up do i grind part of the 2 plates that are on the frame head end of the track control arms of to allow full movement?

my wheels were also sitting like / \ how far is it safe to adjust the tierods and should i also use the later 74 tie rods? (i converted from drum front brakes to the discs front brakes that came with the 74 suspension).
i couldnt get the n/s tie rod to come loose so got the o/s tie rod outerend loose to sort the problem there is about 1 1/2"- 2" of thread still in the tierod will this be safe.

before the conversion from 73 drums and suspension to 74 discs and suspension my front wheels sat in a perfect line with the front wings now my wheels protrude beyond the wings how much track difference is there between the suspensions? now ill need to put on 2" wider front wings but cant wait to get it all setup properley and try this baby out...
thankyou for your help...