Drag link ball joint to knuckle

Hi everybody I have a question just installed a new drag link on my 2004 Jeep TJ, I have torqued to spec 55 ft/lbs as well as confirmed online with Jeep forums of the torque being 55 ft/lbs drag link end to the knuckle but I notice the stud cotter on hole is quite a bit above the nut as well as the rubber boot is quite mashed on the one side I do realize it comes down on a angle and is awkward does anyone else have this issue is it of concern? Thanks for all the help