No worries about all the questions. I will take pictures of the steering box today. You would probably be ok if you pushed the axle forward another .5" or so. especially if you're running longer shackles. I used the stock shackle location also. I have no put the drivetrain in yet, hopefully in the next week or two.
As far as articulating it, i have not yet. I'm thinking I will be ok on the front under the turn signal. But if you move your axle farther forward you might have to do some more trimming or run larger bumpstops if you dont want it to hit.
I should have pictures up for you tonight
