K10 Steers Like A Sailboat

[77K10inKC]

Hey Guys,
I've been lurking here for a few months since I bought this '77 K10 square. What a great resource for these trucks and their owners! I always wanted this era of Chevy and was lucky to find one not far away; my uncles and brothers drove these trucks throughout my youth. This one caught my eye as it was originally built with the 400, which my uncle had and I remember it being a bad a$$ truck back in the day. Alas, it had been restored with a Goodwrench 350, but I bought it anyway.

So this truck was advertised as having a 3" lift. Ground to bottom of the fender at the wheel centerline is 41 1/2". Problem is this thing steers like it's using a rudder to turn! On center feel is nill, and I'm constantly correcting. I realize that a 34 yr old lifted truck is going to drive like a 34 yr old lifted truck, but the drag link looks rough and the angle a little severe. I've included an admittedly crappy picture of the steering link and could use some input on how to correct this steering. Am I looking at a lifted pitman arm, new joints, and drag link? Tie rod ends look pretty good. This is my first pickup, but I can turn a wrench on the weekends.

Let me know what you guys think. I love driving this truck and my kids want to drive it everywhere we go, but God Bless America the steering is like my Dad's fishing boat.
--Mark