OK here is the new one for the day. First some history on the 84 300SD. Box has been adjusted, all front end joints inspected and several replaced, steering damper new, new shocks. In all my reading it appears that I have done (or have had done) all of the factors that affect steering play. Its not huge but annoying, the movement the steering wheel must go through before the wheels turn. In my reading it in fact may be within "normal" range (1 inch at the wheel) but I am sure it is at the far end of normal.
Best left for pros?
Can be done by any good mechanic with tools?
Buffoons like me? (I did do water pump on my own!)
Have a great day