97- 04 mustang rims again !

This is a post about the Ford Mustang 17 x 8 - 5.75 B.S. rim.
So I've read a few posts so far, where people are saying they needed wheel spacers to clear tie rod ends. Than again, I had a person just P.M. me, stating that this wasn't a problem during his experience. The one thing I noted in the case, where there was no trouble, the car was originally a small bolt pattern car converted to big bolt. So I'm curious what combination of parts precluded the issue, because it's worth noting for future reference. I also spoke to another person last month, who claim to be issue free, with the front suspension. That person used a disc brake conversion kit, which was built around a drum brake spindle.
As far as the rear suspension goes. It's a matter of " Somethings got to give. If you're using 97-04 mustang 5.75 B.S. rim. Either you need to move the leaf spring, use a spacer, or use a B body axle housing, and axles. The other option is going to a coil over 4 link.
I figure there are two lists that people will seek for future reference. The reasons could be budget, engineering, etc...The " What combination allowed installation of the mustang rim with a minimum of additional pieces." ( This will hopefully, and eventually weed out the culprit Ie; maybe the bigger 11/16 style tie rod end is the cause. ) Than there is the " custom modified list. " Maybe someone purchased a drum brake car, and wants options on how to achieve the quickest route between point A, and B installation, or they are converting to BIG bolt pattern. While another person wants the performance of say, a Wilwood, SSBC, or Viper conversion kit.
I've read these forum posts. There is a consistent, and reliable group of people who always seem to volunteer tec, to the best of their ability. Yet in the photo gallery here, and on google, I've come to the conclusion that these half a dozen fellas either own 20 cars a piece that are all kick ***, or some people want to keep things secret. The only problem with secrets in this hobby is, it leads to a low supply of goods. You can go to the grocery store, and buy Ford, or G.M. parts, yet we always have to rely on ingenuity to get results. So those guys are always 1 step ahead. That's why combination lists are important.
When ever this is brought up here, it'll get foggy because people will add additional wheels to the mix, outside of the 17 x 8 - 5.75 Ford rim. I can understand Ie; rear wheels of wider sizes. When torque thrusts, O.E.M. inc. wheels, and Detroit wheels get thrown in, the technical value of "how to make a Bullitt rim fit", becomes confounded. No offense intended, but that's just my opinion.