blew something up inside my steering box?!

No air or foam issues at this point. I dont have more to offer at this point either.
There are other parts that will cause resistance in the steering from loose pump belt to dry ball joints.And since Firm Feel and others have rebuilt steering gears in a manor that provides more resistance of feedback at the wheel, others have tikered with the relief valve to lower the fluid pressure, I cant say whats mormal or ok today.