The front end is not aligned with the front suspension hanging so you can't use what you see a a gauge as to if there is a problem.

The tie rods sleeves being to long to get adjustment is why he had to cut them , but he probably should have cut both sides instead of just one.

When you drive straight down the road and let go of the wheel does the car go straight or does it pull to one direction? If it pulls to one direction that is telling you the box is not on center because it will naturally center itself.