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The strut should not be moving. You'll have to tighten it up. It's not unusual for the tie rod ends to be close. Mud can damage the rubber covers. If it's too close you may need spacers or wheels that are
i will retighten them more..I also noticed that one of the rubber spacers on top of the strut is hamburger..will have to order a new one as well... Overall I think that it was a successful install.