FWIW I run 0.25 wall tube. Never bent a link but I've destroyed tons of tie rods. Not saying it's impossible - it may happen but the failure mode seems benign enough. I should mention not all DOM is created equal - but high quality stuff that comes with MTRs will generally be good to 70-90ksi which is far better than scrap structural tube I've tried using that yields very early and easily (30-35 ksi, etc).The arms I had on my Early Bronco were .313 thick 2" tube, that's a tubing thickness that is available if you dont want to chance quarter wall. Are your factory arms straight still?