Priority scale for steering upgrades

[Scarsman]

I am trying to make a list of front end upgrades and prioritize it. The first thing I will be doing is tie rods, as they have some play in them now and need to be replaced. So here is the list of parts I have come up with, and input on which ones are more important, which, if any, are not even needed.

1. Tie rods.
I am going to go with Rare Parts unless there is a reason I should not?

2. Pitman/Idler Support.
I am thinking this would be the next logical step? The only one I am aware of is the Cognito kit. Are there others?

3. Idler Pivot Kit.
Is this necessary? I have not seen much discussion about this part. I see this part on the DMAX site, I think it is from Cognito.

4. Sway bar end links.
I have seen these advertised as upgrades, but again, I don't see much discussion about them. Do they break? Are there really any issues with the stock ones, or is this a waste of money?

5. Pitman and idler arms.
I see some replacing these with Moog parts. Are there problems with the OE ones, or is this more of a "might as well" upgrade for when they actually need to be replaced.


Thank you for any advice and input.