Have I made the worst mistake of all time?

[hunt2elk]

Leave it in and get the rubber cover that the company Steer and Gear sells ! It just slides on and seals tightly. Have used them on two cars, although had to replace one after a few years because it developed a small split. Will solve your problem easily.

Only problem with that is the coupling would have to come off to install the boot.

 

[Daves69]

You might try post 20...……….
https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...g-column-spline-coupler-whatchacallit.146622/

 

[65wgn440]

Only problem with that is the coupling would have to come off to install the boot.

Just pull the column, partially.

 

[hunt2elk]

Just pull the column, partially.

Good thinking, I should have thought of that.