Thats one thing I am thinking. I just bought and it was all stock. Never know what its been thru though. I guess it might be a good idea to give it all a good once over. Not a big hurry though. This is my toy. Not a daily driver.

 

The stock tie-rod isn't the strongest thing around, and certainly doesn't need to be bashed into rocks to bend. There are beefier aftermarket components, but can't think of any upgraded mounts for the tire rod or drag link? (trackbar brackets, and steering box/sector shaft braces, but not sure about the other two.)