Oh, sorry, that's the reason I'm nicknamed "inertia", I get on a roll. lol
I'm on to the steering relay rod from one side to the other, and spacing it forward for more clearance
Or even move the idler outboard toward the wheel and make a custom drag link and shorter tie rod on that side? Also just spit balling..
The power master starter is a gear reduction unit and is also pretty small. They make clockable ones and all sorts of different styles. Not cheap, but cheaper than a rack and pinion swap.