ORD tie rod and tie rod ends on 69 K10

[BrianG]

I've searched but couldn't find any posts on this issue. Maybe someone can help. I am getting ready to replace my tie rod and tie rod ends in my 69 K10 that has a 4" Skyjacker Softride suspension. I've got the old one off, but before I put the new stuff on (which I just purchased from ORD) I noticed that the new one from ORD has straight tie rod ends, where my original tie rod ends drop down. This drops the tie rod down and gives a little extra room for the spring. The front end is the stock Dana 44. I have a 71 which also has a Dana 44 and that also has the stock drop down tie rods. However I have a second Dana 44 out of a 76 and it does not have the drop down tie rods. I'm just worried that if I don't go with a drop down tie rod that the tie rod will contact the spring on a big bump. Any pics of an ORD tie rod and tie rods ends installed on a 69-72 4x4 would maybe help me out. Also, of course any advice, or thoughts would help me out. Thanks!