Originally Posted by Modshack

Seems from your pics and description that the barrel of the strut rubs/presses on the Battery cover where it angles out to meet the ball and crosses the "Ledge". My thinking is to move the fender balls in toward the center and possible raise them so the barrel lays down parallel to the ledge and inside it. A pair of these ball plates are only $2 so it's worth a shot. Ryan may want to duplicate if it provides an interference free soluion. More soon!