FYI3,
I'm back on the road! I loosened up the tie rod end bolts and took 10 cranks on the tie rod. That took up most of the 1.5 inches. I gave it 1/8 inch of toe in, tightened it back up and went to the highway. I drove for 1/4 mile without any steering correction. I figure I am set! Hauled about 3 bushels of shoreline weeds to the stump dump. Took a 1 hour ride on quiet country roads. Nice to have the truck back. Thanks for all the tips.
- Scott