I've had my 68 convertible for 8 years and did a restoration the first two years I had it. Now there is a ton of play in the steering and it pulls bad. The only changes to the original front end is drop spindles, KYB shocks and power disc brakes so no real changes to the suspension.

I'm going to start looking at the tie rods for the play but where else should I look? What are good front end components to inspect and possibly replace or known front end problems on these cars?

 

Tie rod ends, ball joints, steering box, idler arm, wheel alignment, bent parts, etc.. After 42 years every front end part is suspect.

 

So after investigating it looks like its the joint between the pitman arm and draglink. My question is is can I use the quick ratio arm for my power steering or do I need to stick with the normal ratio/length arm?(assuming thats what I have as it was a 327 powerglide 2.73 ratio grandma car and probably wouldn't have that option)