Wow. These are beefy. When I need to replace parts on my truck I put only use OEM unless I find a high quality upgrade for the part. Chevy IFS is known for being weak. The original tie rods are 1/2" thick rod and marginally sized joints. The rare parts tie rods have a massive 1 1/2" full sleeve and much larger joints. They were incredibly easy to install and I expect them to last a very long time. The price was comparable to factory style replacements but with a huge improvement.