that 2.0 is wrong sorry should have been .002

If thats one of the consistent details, you might jump to .003 or better.

Sure is interesting and I hope you solve it.

thanks and you and me both cant keep doing this [censored]

Mopar Guru Larry Atherton made mention in his book that you want to use the "truck" #3 thrust bearing that has the 40% wider side flanges. throwing that in cuz you mentioned the #3 bearing issue

its #3 rod bearing that keeps spinning not the main

Alright, I'd have to go now with the prior stated inadequate clearance.