Home built rack and pinion+ coilover build.

Artie, I agree the retaining bolt that I plan to install at the inner end of the lower control arm is overkill. But I am a nervous type. So,,,,,,,,,, As far as loads go, the load on the inner end of the lower control arm no longer has to resist the spring pressure of the T bars. The spring load is now at the shock mount on the lower control arm which is closer to the wheel so the load is cut in half or more. The only other loads are cornering forces, and bumps.
EDIT;
I found custom length racks available from Unisteer. The Pinto manual rack custom length is 399