@meadowfield heim joints on steering rod ends ? very durable , also screw on , also use specific chain / cable lube lube , stays with it , like MACS CHAIN / CABEL LUBE , LOCAL AUTO [PARTS ? or similar , its also a great , creeping rustproofing . think your MINDSET , is on display here , always a WHAT IF ? phase , love that , rooting for you , stay at it , pete