probs installing Battle Version #2 kit, please help

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My ae86 has a manual steering rack and very recently I bought the Battle Version #2 steering kit. I am facing some instalment problems and would like to ask for guidance, since I know many of you already have this mod.

1. Is the so called "stopper" (the large ring) supposed to be loose, when fitted above the larger bv extension? I am afraid it might move inside the rack and get stuck somewhere in-between the rack teeths. That might block the rack? Why isn't it made as one whole part with the extension?



2. What is the proper way to do the alignment after the installment? Can it be done without aftermarket outer tie rods?
As far as I know, the outer tie rods have to compensate for the proper alignment (or is there any other way to do it?). The total lenght of the bv 2 kit is about 28,5mm (5mm+23,5mm). The amount of unused thread on my car on each outer tie rod is 9mm (or 18mm total - but i'm not aware whether it is OK to compensate equally for the whole lenght from boths sides, or it should be more from one side than the other?). Also how should i compensate the remaining 10,5 mm? Should i modifie my rods by engraving addtional tread and how much on which side?

I appreciate your attention!