Mine is snug as is and I may have to switch to a smaller bell crank inside the footbox, though I think I can make it work. I haven't finished the install yet and won't for a while since I don't have my engine. I tried to go as low and close to the 2x2 as possible. Unfortunately the angle aluminum added a bit of height. I did cut the washers to get the rod ends as close to the 2x2 as possible.

At this point I'm committed and will make it work. Just get it as low as you can. Every 1/4" counts.

Nathan