There have been several people who have started threads like this where we later found out that they did in fact do one step, without following through with the other. (generally it is dropped pitmans and not using the included trackbar bracket because they got an adjustable trackbar instead). But, I just think it is good to get actual confirmation rather than assume. And also good to try and verify the problem, rather than just keep throwing parts at it.

 

Yep, the track bar was dropped with their bracket and the knuckle reamed out to put their drag link on top.

 

Ordered a synergy axle side bracket for the track bar to see if it'll help the angle and gap in the drag link and track bar.