Tubular Lower Control Arm Thread

The strut rods do try to push the lower control arm back when the suspension is compressed. It makes an arc just like other suspension components. This is the same way they were from the factory. Not the best but it's the way it is.

You are 100% correct. Check out this video that I made today. This is with everything tightened down. Look at how smooth and no binding at all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMmAXI8bvNc&feature=youtu.be