Upgrade 62 steering

[MRHP]

My 62 has manual steering. I remember reading you can put a 63 center link and pitman arm on. What I am looking for is all parts involved to do this. I will be replacing all steering parts. Anybody got this info?

 

[DonSSDD]

Are you going to stock setup? You need a bracket on the frame for the slave cylinder, pump, pulleys, mounting brackets, and a hose bracket. Steering box ratio was different for PS, but no need to change that.
Don

 

[MRHP]

Sorry, not changing to power steering, just upgrading manual steering. Sorry for the confusion. The 63-64 has a better center link and pitman arm. I think tie rods might be different and possibly adjusting sleeves. I just want to order the parts right the first time for a change!

 

[tripower]

Brian I have been planning the same upgrade to the 63'-64' manual center link and pitman arm. CPP has the setup. Not sure about the tie rod ends need to be changed. I think it would be one of theses.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1955_1970_Fullsize_Cars/6164SLK.htm

http://www.classicperform.com/Store2/Suspension/5557SLK-CP.htm

 

[MRHP]

It looks like the second kit would have all the parts I would need. Thanks for the link.

 

[DonSSDD]

What's the benefit?

 

[MRHP]

The 62 center link / pitman arm has a funky ball socket that makes the steering a little vague. The 63-64 style has a normal style on the center link /pitman arm. Since I am replacing all of it, I might as well make it better.

 

[models916]

there is also a bearing type idler arm out there.

 

[tripower]

What's the benefit?

Don, The 61-62 used the same technology as the tri5 cars. It has a rebuild-able ball join with a spring and cups/bushings. It is not as positive as later 63-64 link. Here is the original 55-62.

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1955_1970_Fullsize_Cars/5862CLRK.htm

http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1955_1970_Fullsize_Cars/5557CL.htm

 

[MRHP]

I just ordered the kit with all the ends and stuff along with a lower steering shaft. Headers getting picked up tomorrow. Man now that the front springs are in, it sits high. I will try to get a picture or two. Hope it settles a little. The springs are known to settle quite a bit!