http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbum/1 ... TD_198.jpg
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbum/1 ... TD_199.jpg
No signs of stress cracking.

The front links themselves did not appear to be worn much either, from what I could see with the boots off. This is an old pic just for reference purposes:
http://stuff.is-a-geek.net/PhotoAlbum/1 ... TD_169.jpg