I have a noticeable amount of play in my steering too. I had a mechanic look things over and he said it was all at the gear box. However, my Sporty has been lifted (both body and suspension: about 2-5/8" on the body and 3.5" on the suspension). And the mechanic said that the change in geometry commonly produces play in the gear box. My steering fluid reservoir is also out of position due to the lift and my have a restricted hose (though I don't think that's causing any problems for my rig). So if you have lifted your Sporty, then you might be getting play in the gear box because of it. If not, then it sounds like you have other issues somewhere in the gear box & steering. Hope that helps... some, at least.

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