super stiff steering

R3dplanet said
jacked up the car this evening and found that I have 2.75 turns lock to lock. As far as I know that's a 12:1 ratio

That explains a lot. I think you hit the nail on the head. 16:1 with quick steer pitman.

Your original post said you just switched to a 24:1 box

was it new or used?

How do you know it is a 24:1 box?

If it is not can you get your money back?