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63-67 Steering/Suspension Overview
The 63-67 Steering and Suspension setups are a unique setup. They are pretty much their own beast, but some Corvette rebuild kits can be used. The 62 is very similar to the 63-67 setups, but the idler arm is much different. Another alight but huge difference is the Steering Box. In 67 the steering box whet to a collapisable style and steering gear had a short shaft that only came out of the box an inch or so, where the 63-66 had a lnog shaft that came up thruogh the column and the steering wheel bolted to. I am no expert on every aspect of the setups, but have built 3 or 4 setups and will try to share some of the aspects here.

Here you can see the couple different types of 63-67 Nova/ChevyII Idlers Arms. The kits that suppliers currently sell are for the 1 1/4 inch holes (#3 and #4). You need to MIC your Idler Arm hole before you order a kit, so you don't waste your time and money. (Click on the picture to see a larger view)

Here are the basics of the 63-67 Power Steering/Power Assist Components. (Click on the picture to see a larger view)

Here is a quick shot of the setup with the Power Steering Lines mocked up the place they belong. The Original Setup came with a metal clip that is in the spot of the ziptie. I didn't put it on this setup for the picture. (Click on the picture to see a larger view)

Here the top Drag Link has a rubber bushing installed. The bottom drag link has a solid bushing, which came with the "wear in - not out" Idler Arm setup. (Click on the picture to see a larger view)

Here is a 67 Steering box and as you can see the shaft is only about 1-2 inches long. As mentioned above the 63-66 had a long shaft that came up through the column and the steering wheel bolted to. (the 67 was a collapsible design) (Click on the picture to see a larger view)
Here is how the stock brackets attached to the Power Steering Pump. The hole seen towards the bottom left bolts to the motor mount and two bolts (they have nuts on them in the pic) that are on the far right side of the pic, bolt to the block. (Click on the picture to see a larger view)
Here is a shot of a Control Valve I rebuilt and painted up with a casting paint and Stainless bolts.