Sloppy steering

What does "seems to be ok" mean?

I recommend you go through it systematically. Get a friend. Have him move the wheel back and forth. Start at the column and work your way down. EG look at the column shaft, the coupler and the steering shaft of the box. Is there any play between the column and the coupler? Between the shaft and the box shaft? HOW ABOUT IS the box loose on the K member?

Check the play between pitman shaft and steering shaft, rotational play, vertical play, and play in the bearing AKA radial play.

Check for movement at the ball in the pitman, look for vertical movement of the idler, and play in the tie rod ends

Then get out the shop manual and review how to check ball joints, and so on. Don't forget front wheel bearings, bolts loose on the spindles, wheel bolts and air pressure.

Also keep a wary jaundiced eye for breakage, rust, damage to the K member and frame mounts.

Check for play in the LCA pivots and so on