Will new torsion bars correct that POS, bucket-o-bolts feel I have?

Alignment sounds like the main issue.
You said the steering box was loose, how much play did it have?

A loose box, I am talking when you hold the pitman arm tight, you should feel NO play if you feel any, it will wander, jump all over the road etc.

Steer and gear in Ohio sells excellent rebuilt units that are reasonable priced.

Also check the steering box mounting bolts to the K member, sometimes they come loose and cause the issues you are having.