No drilling or reaming of the knuckles is required.
Using the factory T-style steering design also results in no induced bump steer inherent with most aftermarket cross over steering kits. It uses the updated factory T-style steering design to eliminate toe-change caused by Y-style steering. This part number 8567-12, is ONLY the drag link, not the whole system as pictured;Drag Link is bent to clear factory axle brackets and is compatible from stock to 4 inch lift;Vehicles over 4 inch of lift will require a drop pitman arm for compatibility;Made from 1-1/2 inch solid 1018 bar;Synergy Double Adjuster Sleeve: allows adjustment of Drag Link length without removing it from the vehicle;Drag Link comes with Synergy HD metal on metal tie rod ends, 00-02 Trucks: 4133-L and 4160-L (Pitman arm side is 4133-L);Suspension components feature an abrasive resistant powdercoat finish for maximum durability and corrosion resistance;100 percent bolt on components assures an easy, trouble free installation with the use of basic hand tools;Strongest Dodge Drag Link on the market!;Part numbers for whole drag link system: 8525-02 (00-02 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 4x4, 00-01 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4);8525-03(94-99 Dodge Ram 1500/2500/3500 4x4);California Residents: WARNING Synergy Manufacturing Ram Heavy Duty Drag Link (DRAG LINK ONLY) - 8567-12 This listing is for only the drag link component, but overall the Synergy Dodge Truck Heavy Duty Steering Kit is a larger and stronger, Bolt On replacement for the stock steering.