Jack, this "steering column" shock absorber, is that shock absorber that is mounted horizontaly underneath, in the steering linkage? If so, I've never thought about that. I'll have to investigate further. Unfortunately it's been real cold and windy lately here in NJ. Even with the car sitting in park, I can rock the steering wheel back and forth quite a bit.

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