This is really a materials change question triggered by the need to replace an end link on my 2012 Chevy Sonic. The original part is plastic, and a plastic part can be had, if ordered. However, both AutoZone and Advance would offer me a 'Dorman - OE Solutions' version, which they sell as the OE Replacement, is $4 cheaper, and kept in stock. BUT it's steel... Now this isn't one of the fancy Moog greasable fancy ones or adjustable, this is just a plain Jane $17 part, and probably the 1st one I'd find if on the road and had to sort it out in a hurry.
I THINK that this is just covered