Steering coupler question

Well, over-thought semantics aside, the main reason most go this way is their tired of the header hitting it, the seal leaking, or not staying put and tightening the link between the steering.

Screw the rest of the "if's". The benefit outweighs the problems that don't exist.

Pushed, steel flexes, it doesn't shatter. If the u-joint wears out, like the rest of the car does, you replace the thing. Big deals.