[Marshall V. Daut]

By the way, a rubbing tie rod can also be caused by a weak or sagging front spring that allows the front axle to tip forward or backward. Jack up the front end and then slowly release the jack's pressure while you watch the front axle. It should not appreciably lean one way or the other as the wheels contact the ground. If it does, the spring may be bad, the shackles loose, or the rear wishbone ball mounting under the bellhousing has been compromised.
If the tie rod and drag link end plugs are screwed in too tight because the steering balls are worn egg-shaped, that will also cause a binding as the steering wheel goes through its spinning arc. If you cannot slightly rotate the drag link or tie rod with vise grips, the end plugs are too tight. Back them off one or two full turns and try turning the steering wheel again to check for noise and binding.
Marshall