Just bend it open more, that seems to be the popular thing to do for people that don't torch it off. Shackle sounds like it might be a problem too, most of 'em I've seen either use a double shackle bolted to the stock location or a new shackle mount that's moved back.

'87 4-Runner--DD/wheeler, 4.3 swap coming soon
'89 Supra--E85 powered 2jz NA-T Swap, 533rwhp 497ft-lbs
'89 Festiva, turboed BP swap powered by megasquirt