How many bolts hold in the steering box? the reason I ask is becasue I think mine is loose.. when I turn the wheel lock to lock I get a nice thunk sound from that area, when i pry against the box and turn the wheel the sound goes away, it doesn't look visably loose and all the bolts appear to be there and not broken, so first I will try to tighten it up, if that doesnt work I'll be replacing it..

 

Is this what you are looking for?

 

Likely, the frame is cracked around the bolts somehow, as usual.

Weld a reinforcement plate in inside the frame; and get yourself a "wonder bar".

 

already have one from spohn.. don't see any visable damager either..

 

gonna remove the box for a further inspection...

 

It's possible that the sheet metal that the box is mounted to could be damaged, but I would think it's more likely a ball joint or tie rod that needs replacing. Have you rebuilt the front-end?