Steering issues

Did a little bit of off-roading today, nothing crazy, but when I was hitting uneven surface, it felt as if my steering was loose at times. Steering wheel would hit "pockets" and lose any resistance for a short time. Hope someone knows what I mean and can tell me what could be wrong.

 

Maybe you're low on fluid, sounds like air in the system maybe? Is it whining at all?

 

No whine at all and fluid is fine. it only happends when I hit bumps, feels like too much play in the steering.

 

Climb under there and take a look, maybe you have a messed up tie rod? I've never been too familiar with the stock steering.

 

Tie rods are fine, fluid is fine as well, any other reasons why I would feel looseness in the steering while hitting bumps?

 

I would take it to a reputable shop and have them look at it or you may be sorry. Check other thread for "lost wheel at 70 mph"

 

Check the bushings on the rack itself if your BJ's and TR's are ok. At 150K I noticed the whole rack on mine actually moved like 1/4 ". Carquest had a kit from Raybestos for $25. Made a huge difference! There are actually 5 bushings in the kit (the big one on the passenger side, upper and lower for center, and front and rear for drivers side). Came with washers and new bolt sleeves.