Had some new shocks put on a couple weeks ago at a local chain shop and noticed my tie rod at the pitman arm was shredded, in fact all the tie rod ends were toast. So I asked how much to just replace the one at the pitman... $350. I laughed and told him I could replace all of them for that or less. Found the "zj" drag link, tie rod, tie rod ends plus picked up sway bar links and sway bar bushings -all Moog -all brand new for $250 online. Replaced them all yesterday. The steering is definitely heavier/stiffer but I'm surprised that there is still significant play in the steering wheel.

Maybe I need to upgrade the steering box now? Or Maybe I'm just not used to it yet?

Brand new steering dampner/stabilizer also added a couple weeks ago.

'99 4.0 classic 4x4 basically stock.

 

Could be track bar.

How are your wheel bearings and control arm bushings?

 

Track bar got replaced about two years ago with a Moog also. Control arm bushings look good although have probably never been replaced. She is riding on 30" Duratracs. I don't expect her to handle like a Porsche. Just thought the new tie rod ends would tighten her up more than they did. Oh and replaced the front left wheel bearing hub about a year and a half ago. Front right is fine.