98 GMC SAS HPD60 steering issue

[Devillusion]

(suggested/informed to put this here instead of originally on the 88-98 threads so don't flame me for double post please....)


Ok...so here is my dilema.

I just finished up my 2 year build (more a less), and find now that I am running my 40's and so forth the truck does not steer like I would like it to. Might just be because I haven't driven her for so damn long I forget, but I'm pretty sure she didn't wonder like an old grain truck like this before. I was running crappy old military tires before (37's) and now am running some Toyo MT's in a 40. I realize she isn't going to drive like a cadillac, but I would expect some half decent response in the steering.

I have an ORU crossover steering kit (both arms are 7" in length), duall stabilizers, no track bar, 12" of lift, factory steering box, all front end parts and king pins are like brand new...including wheel bearingsand has 7 degrees of caster from what I can tell.

She seems to kind of be sloppy, with around a 1/4 turn of the wheel play from side to side before something happens. Just expected a bit tighter response is all with crossover steering. My alignment hasn't changed since I ripped her down so I don't figure that should be the issue.

I was told that I should look into a 454 or 350SS 2wd box with a closer ratio....anyone have any information on this or ideas as to what might be the issue?


Here are some pictures....





Thanks in advance....