67-69 Camaro & 68-74 Nova Rack & Pinion Mounting Kit

This kit converts the stock rear steer system to a rack-and-pinion front steer setup. The installation requires removing the stock lower control arm crossmember. A replacement removable tubular crossmember, designed to fit under the engine, is included. The kit also includes: A rack-and-pinion mounting bracket A billet aluminum Pinto rack mount clamp Tie rods Diagonal brace gussets Crossmember cap-off plates with integral tie-down loops All necessary hardware Installation Notes:Cutting, fitting, and welding are required. Important: Pinto rack (35-042) and aluminum steering arms (35-078) are not included. This upgrade reduces weight by approximately 25 pounds. Installation Instructions 1. Front Crossmember Removal & Preparation Remove the front crossmember. Before removing the rear crossmember, install the cap plates and a new 1-1/2” diameter crossmember. Cut 20” from the center of the front crossmember. Align the top & back edges of the 1/4” cap plates with the top & back edge of the sectioned crossmember. Tack weld in place. Install the 1-1/2” crossmember between the cap plates. Refer to the general arrangement drawing for dimensions. Ensure the crossmember is square with the frame before tack welding it to the cap plates. Tack weld the 1/8” gussets to the front of the crossmember & cap plates. 2. Rear Crossmember Removal Carefully remove the rear crossmember. This crossmember has multiple layers. Cut away the outer section where the stock engine mounts bolt, but do not remove the section where the lower A-arms bolt. Before cutting, study the attached photos and examine the crossmember. Leave a portion of the crossmember intact to gusset the A-arm mounting box. Use the small gusset (provided in the kit) to reinforce the front of the A-arm box. 3. Installing the 1” Diameter Diagonal Tubes Find the centerline of the frame and mark it on the crossmember. Center the diagonals on the front crossmember, leaving a gap between them. Fit the back of the tube to the front corner of the A-arm mounting box. Tack weld the diagonals in place. 4. Installing the Removable Crossmember & Mounting Tabs Tack weld the removable crossmember mounting tabs in place. Bolt the 1/4” thick tabs to the clevis in the crossmember. The tapered end of the tab should face the front of the car. Position the crossmember and tabs between the diagonals, ensuring it is parallel with the front crossmember. Tack weld the tabs to the diagonals. 5. Attaching the Rack & Pinion Mounts Attach the rack & pinion mounts to the front crossmember using the rack & pinion for proper alignment. Ensure the steering shaft clears the A-arm mounting box. Set the rack to the center of its travel. Mark the input shaft & body for reference. Find and mark the center of the rack & pinion (R&P) using the tie rod ends. Bolt the R&P mounting brackets to the rack. Ensure the gussets on the brackets face toward the center of the car. Connect the steering shaft to the rack. Position the mounting brackets against the crossmember and align the centerline marks. Rotate the rack until there is about 1/4” of clearance between the shaft and the A-arm box. Tack weld the rack mounts to the crossmember. 6. Installing Tie Rod Ends & Adjusting Steering Install the tie rod ends. Bolt your aftermarket steering arms to the spindles. Ensure the front spindles are at ride height, pointing straight ahead with 0 – 1/8” toe-in. Keep the rack at the center of its travel. Screw the jam nuts & tie rods onto the rack & pinion. Adjust the tie rods to properly bolt to the steering arms. Secure the rod ends to the steering arms using a half-moon washer on each side. Move the rack through its full range of motion to check for interference. Repeat this check with the suspension at both ends of its travel. 7. Final Assembly & Welding Once satisfied with the installation, disassemble and weld all components except the bolt-in crossmember. After fully welding the diagonal tubes & mounting tabs, reinstall the bolt-in crossmember and adjust its length if needed. Tack weld the clevises and crossmember tube, then remove and weld completely.