The electrasteer unit is plenty beefy. Not one component of it is lighter built than any of the manual rack and pinions commonly used. There is no mechanical connection in the assist unit that can be overpowered or abused. If the power fails or the unit is turned off there is no drag from the unit. It's a straight thru design. More than enough assist and easy install. Something like an OEM electric unit might be cheaper tho IF you can figure out how to make them work AND cause no drag if it fails or loses power.
