[asphaltgambler]

From the pics above - your angle from the inner tie-rod pivot point is too far down (vertically measured) in relation to both upper and lower control arms. With the truck on a level surface, wheels ahead - the tie rod assy should be close to the same plane as the lower control arm.

And of course - it isn't .

MO is the best way to resolve this is (hopefully) someone makes an aftermarket steering knuckle that places the tie rod arm higher so the angle is not so extreme. I'm sure there is someone out there that has these as lifted trucks are very common place.

I'm not a fan of those tie-rod end extender's - unless they are the only solution and very short - like 1" or less.