Concur, carry a spare from the Junkyard(or new they're not too expensive). Been wheeling with 33's since 98 and havent broken one yet so I wouldn't be too paranoid about it.

Also, as far I I can tell gen I and II tie rods are exactly the same.

99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..