How Good/Bad is your Steering Responsiveness?

[TheWhiteElephant]

I have gone through all my suspension, replaced all ball joints, tie-rods, and a reman steering gear on my '73. Frame is perfect at the steering gear mounting points. Only thing I did not replace is the infamous rag joint, but it looked to be in really nice shape. Truck is lifted 4" with 235/85/16s.

I have to admit, I was expecting a firm/tight steering wheel, but during my initial testing (driving in a straight line and pulling the steering wheel left and right), I am a little disappointed. Of course I wasn't expecting sports car steering, but was hoping to get a better feel for the road than what I got.

I haven't driven one of these trucks in a few years, and of course I'm comparing it to my daily drivers which are newer vehicles, but I'm wondering, am I expecting too much? What are you guys' honest opinions about how good the steering is on your truck?