Originally Posted by projectRDM

I don't drift, but I'm against the idea of harder tie rods for drifting. Simply because most drifters are not that good and will undoubtedly hit a curb one day. The harder tie rods don't have the give of an OE unit, causing damage to the rack. I'd rather replace a tie rod than a steering rack if it was me. Being an autocross advocate, the OE rods are fine with SPL rod ends, and only because these give you the added bumpsteer adjustment not present with OE ends.