JC71,
I would look at some threads about Johnny Woods mods to the front a-arms. Seems that this may address some of the issues that you have. I'm not 100% sure but it seems to ring a bell with some of your issues.
Maybe someone that has done it can let you know. Here is a "sticky" thread on the modification - Johnny Woods Front A-arm mods
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