Just a little something I ran into. I had to replace the steering center link due to the "ball joints" on top going out. Have someone turn the wheel back and forth while you are under there and see if there is an inch of play from turning the steering wheel and wheel response.
2001 Ironman Daily Driver... 3.5" suspension lift (OME912 springs and 1" spring spacer), ball joint flip, 1.5" front diff. drop, 33"x12.5 TrXus MT, 16x10 Eagle Alloy rims, Interceptor, PV muffler, K&N air filter, Alpine Supercharger, Bilstein shocks, and some trimming.
2000 Ironman Project LS-1 VX... very slow progress but someday....... ohhhhh someday......