Great info.
Have you looked at NoLimit Engineerings rack steering option.
With their rack set-up,... the tie rod needs to be installed from the bottom side.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=441047
They use a heim joint to make it work (see picture in post# 216).
I wonder if the 88-98 spindle would allow you to use a stock tie rod end?