for some reason suzuki decided to copy yamaha instead of honda when they designed their tie rods...i've seen too many of those tiny end bend, and even SNAP at high speeds causing seroius damage and injury. i found an alternative to this problem...i bought a set of ricky stators (rickystator.com) 250R tie rod ends, and +3" tie rods, and they bolted right up to the stem and the spindle, and they are the perfect length for my +3 a-arms, and i cut 1/2" off each side of the sets that i use for my +2 a-arms, and they work great and have been super tough. i bang bars ALOT when i race, i have tendancies to use peoples tires for traction and to slow me down in corners and so far have yet to break, bend, snap or even mar one. just a suggestion...i woudnt race on those tie rod ends...they are just dangerous