alright i put new pitman and idler arms on with the support kit then new tie rods and new upper ball joints, still a inch of movement in the steering wheel. finally i noticed that most/all the play is between the steering wheel and the firewall because i can put one hand on the shaft where it goes though the fire wall and the other hand on the steering wheel and move it a good bit with out feeling movement in my other hand.
have any of yall had this problem, or know what it is? its making my truck a pain to drive

Maybe a new intermediate steering shaft?

thats what it seems like it has to be, i keep readin bout greasing them but is that just to fix the rattle or will it take the play out of it?

thats what it seems like it has to be, i keep readin bout greasing them but is that just to fix the rattle or will it take the play out of it?

That just fixes the rattle, though there's a chance your current steering shaft is worn out and allowing some slop. You can't get the grease kit anymore, now there's a new shaft that's fixed the problem for good. Part # 19153614.

thanks do you know where i could order it and how much it would cost

thanks do you know where i could order it and how much it would cost

www.gmpartsdirect.com has it for $49.

called the dealer ship today they gonna fix it for free thank god

It isn't the shaft, probably just a loose box.

You may need to adjust your steering gear box.

naw the play is between the fire wall and the steering wheel