Oh man! I am sadly dissapointed you did not sit through a 3 hour upload for my benefit.
I am just kidding you. I don't blame you at all.
Have you tried running your old wheel package since you installed the W-link?
I would think it's easier to "re tune" the chassis after a single change, not multiple.
Or, just try the old fronts to see if the spacers really are the problem. Having all of that load moved out from the steering "pivot point" will make it feel different.
You put the wieght of the tire and wheel out on the end of a huge lever. The contact patch on the tire is now further away from the pivot point of the spindle.
I know what I am trying to say here. I apologize for not being able to make it clear. I am even confusing myself........lol!