My 882 steering box was a mess when I got it. I just pulled it apart, cleaned it real good, wiped it down with lacquer thinner, applied red Loctite to the end of the tube and took a hammer & 2x4 and tapped it back in. 8 years later it is still good. +1 on getting Jeff to make you the parts needed.
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