I've never had any trouble with stock units, I don't beat my rigs anymore than needed. If I can keep OEM parts I do, I have never lost a trunnion bearing, birf, or even an axle shaft in the front or rear, ever. I did snap an inner IFS axle once and I was being stupid. I always try to keep as many OEM parts as possible because you won't find a trunnion bearing eliminator kit at the local parts store or junk yard when you break one.