the play in those universals isn't too noticeable until you have it all together. the one i used had the hardened countersunk allen bolt and seemed to have no play at all. the hole in the universal's center block is where the play mostly comes from. after a couple loadings from going around some turns it really opens up.
One of these lets you change up the steering column and or rack height or angle if necessary.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Steering...item3372a13d10