I can see both sides of the arguement on this one...
Ive seen 3 times where someone has had better rods and broke the end off flush with the knuckle then...
Ive nailed enough large rocks (cause there are plenty where we ride) at pretty good clip just to come to a stop later on and realize that my rod is bent. Find a stick and straighten it out, keep on truckin. I sorta like having a "fuse" in the steering sys.... cause with houser arms and baja itp wheels, none of that is gonna give or Id rather not have give when Im haulin around at 35-40+ and nail something good that wants to fold my wrist over like a twig.