The problem ended up being the shock on the drag link. I just got back from the MB club tech session. While I was under there, I noticed a bushing on one of the tie rods was ruptured and the end of the drag link connected to the idler arm was bad so I replaced both tie rods as well as the drag link and shock.

It drives like a new car now. No rebound, no shuddering. The steering wheel has nice resistance and it is smooth as glass. $200 in pars, $85 for an alignment and I am good to go.

Life is good.

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