yeah when I replied last night I forgot to tell you to take those out. yeah you should be good to go if you take those out. When I took them off the rig I was working on we gained a space between the spring and tierod.
oh and in regards to the all poo steering. Yes the old ones were cast but the new ones are actually forged. Seems to be the way to go. I saw them down at their shop and the marlin forged are way beefier looking. I'd say Marlin hands down has the better arms.