Bruce,
The stock rod ends are a little better than trash,but not much.
I'm actually surprised that they haven't come apart on someone's car.
The difference in ride and handling is amazing.Something you will notice within one block after changing.
It helps plant the tires better coming off a standing start as well.
One of the best $ 200 you can spend on your Cobra and enjoy everytime you go for a ride.
QA1
The high strength alloy series features a heat treated chrome moly body, 52100 steel ball, a teflon / kevlar self lubricating and self sealing race. Available in r.h. and l.h. thread.
http://racerpartswholesale.com/ phone 800-397-7815
Rod ends
XMR10
.6250 5/8 - 18 $25.04
XML10 .6250 5/8 - 18 L.H. $25.04
Jam nuts
5800L 5/8" LH 1.50
5800R 5/8" RH .60
You will need 4 each of everything. Panhard not included.