1966 Nova Rack And Pinion Steering - Flaming River

One of those pieces that's better done on the bench is the joining ofthe rack-and-pinion to the support bracket.
One of those pieces that's better done on the bench is the joining ofthe rack-and-pinion t
Doing it this way eliminates some frustration and the risk of rounded nuts later on
Here's another bracket that's best installed on the bench...

...Preassemblyof this kit goes a long way when it comes to saving time underneath thevehicle...
...Preassemblyof this kit goes a long way when it comes to saving time underneath thevehic
...And prevents post installation headches.
Prior to the instillation in the car, use one of the U-joints to findthe center of the rack-and-pinion from lock to lock.
Prior to the instillation in the car, use one of the U-joints to findthe center of the rac

The rack-and-pinion support bracket bolt to the Nova's stock steeringbox location, located on the inside of the frame rail (driver's side,obviously).
The rack-and-pinion support bracket bolt to the Nova's stock steeringbox location, located
Grade 8 bolts provided by Flaming River-install directly into the holesthat used to hold the steering box.
Grade 8 bolts provided by Flaming River-install directly into the holesthat used to hold t
Just tighten everything up and it's on to the next step.

On the passenger's side, the support bracket bolts to the frame railwhere the pitman arm was...
On the passenger's side, the support bracket bolts to the frame railwhere the pitman arm w
...However it's necessary to drill two bolt holesinto the frame rail.
Not provided in the kit are a set of '68-'69 Camaro tie rod ends(recommended by Flaming River)...
Not provided in the kit are a set of '68-'69 Camaro tie rod ends(recommended by Flaming Ri

...At this point in the install, we noticedthat the mounting point for a 2 inch drop spindle is about 1/2 inchlower than a stock spindle.
...At this point in the install, we noticedthat the mounting point for a 2 inch drop spind
While measuring the steering shaft, we noticed that the Nova's stock(rams horn) exhaust manifold couldn't be used with this rack-and-pinionset up...
While measuring the steering shaft, we noticed that the Nova's stock(rams horn) exhaust ma
...A set of rear-dump truck headers will work, but Flaming River iscoming out with its own headers for this application.
...A set of rear-dump truck headers will work, but Flaming River iscoming out with its own

Cutting the steering shaft...
...and drilling a recess hole for the set screwsin the U-joints, should only take a few minutes, so measure twice andcut once.
...and drilling a recess hole for the set screwsin the U-joints, should only take a few mi
Here we are fitting the freshly cut steering shaft. What you can't seein the photo is the exhaust port, which is right behind our installer'shand. It's a tight fit for sure.
Here we are fitting the freshly cut steering shaft. What you can't seein the photo is the

Red Loc-tite was used to give us peace of mind...
...that the set screws inthe steering shaft would never back out.
(From the front looking back) For you Nova-holics with lowered vehicles:The rack-and-pinion support cradle is approximately 2 inches lower thanthe stock front sump oil pan. You may want to measure how your vehiclesits to avoid possible clearance issues.
(From the front looking back) For you Nova-holics with lowered vehicles:The rack-and-pinio