Its really not a matter of if, but when. The factory tie rods on your IFS (Independent Front Suspension) equipped Duramax are the weak link in your truck and are destined to fail. And no its not your fault, its just the fact that the tie rods are responsible for heavy duty usage and they're not up to the task. When you're ready to either prevent this kind of failure or need to fix a bent or broken tie rod, this Extreme Duty kit from Proforged will ensure you'll never have to worry about them again, even on lifted applications with big tires. Featuring a heavy duty, greasable construction with an impervious e-coating for rust protection, you'll be happy you made this upgrade.