Nothing wrong with the original style tie rods, other than potential issues with wheel clearance with aftermarket wheels. Lubricate them and adjust them properly, and they'll be just fine. You may be suprized to find that tie rod technology really hasn't changed much, they're still a ball and socket. The real difference is how the housing is made and assembled. Rather than having the cups/preload spring/plug that goes in from the side, everything goes in from the top, with a spun in place sheetmetal cap. But the mechanics are the same.
