They pretty stout, i have them on my truck. the down side is your tie rod is in the stock position which can leave it open for damage, which is the reason i am needing to buy a new tie rod. they work great and i haven't had any problems with mine no cracks or anything and i think mine are close to 5 or 6 years old at this point. the only reson i would change them out would be to buy hysteer but i can't afford it so why change them if they work.