First - those are my pictures, and that is a Kryptonite link, not a straight centerlink. Although the Kryptonite is a straight link in appearance, a true straight centerlink (like the old Super Diesel I used to run) has the tie rods attaching in the ends like stock - Kryptonite has them attached to the top... that is why it turns better! It also resists roll but doesn't eliminate it like a true straight.
I am correcting you just so that someone doesn't run out and buy a straight link and a brace :thumb:
As for aftermarket idler and pitman putting the link closer to the diff, it is very unlikely. Unless they are sold as a matched pair (and I'd hope a warning) either one of them would throw off the arc of the centerlink and bind up the works! In the case of the Kryptonite on my truck, the centerlink is closer by virtue of the added thickness of the hex bar over stock, but it does fit with the slide strip <JUST>
When I ordered, Tony had no info on whether the brace would fit, and asked me to report back. I installed it and emailed him 2 weeks ago - with detailed pictures and such. I asked him in the email if he thought that I could order up the roller upgrade and either run it as is, or possibly mill slots the unit to allow it to move the roller back to fit, or some other idea/opinion. To date I have received no reply.
I also had some back and forth with High Roller on the Ultimate Idler. He is selling off remaining stock on eBay. I bought another arm and extra pins. The other arm was for my buddy - mine didn't budge in the failure, just the pin! And that is one STRONG pin! Lordy there's a lot of force at work under there
