QA1 Strut Rod Locking Nut Issue

Installing QA1 Strut rods on my 70 Dart and ran into an issue with the locking nut on the control arm side. Due to the size of the nut, the angle the rod is at and the opening size in the lower control arm I'm unable to shorten the length of the strut rod enough. The locking nut hits up against the control arm on the inboard side which requires the nut to be about 1/2" out from bottoming on the bolt that's bolted to the control arm. I imagine I could grind out the opening to allow enough room for the nut, however wondering if anyone has run into this issue.

Where it needs to be.

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I clearanced my LCA with a carbide bit on a die grinder. I haven't crashed yet.... Hot rodding 101. Nothing fits perfectly, make it work.