Sloppy Steering

[Steve ATL]

Hi folks - new member and first post.

I just picked up a 1980 K10, bought from Texas and shipped here to the Atlanta area. The previous owner did quite a bit of body work so the truck looks great, but had some issues upon arrival like the brakes not working.

The shop I had do the brakes also replaced the steering box and tie rod ends to attempt to correct very loose steering, but it is as bad as when I took it in only now the wheel is not centered. I have about 4-5 inches of slop in the steering.

Sure would appreciate some direction here - thanks all! If anyone knows of a good shop in the north Atlanta area I would appreciate that as well.