And that leaves we with this.
I didn't want just the aluminum across the top, so I added this steel plate to the top. The top bolt holes a tapped, and the nuts are welded in place. No way this is ever coming loose.
I ended up adding another steel piece to the bottom edge as a spacer. I wanted to keep the same geometry
And this is how it clamps on to the steering shaft.
How does it work? Excellent! Steering feels better, smoother, No squeaking! And it's a permanent fix; I shouldn't ever need to do this job again.
This essentially didn't cost me anything except time. I used scraps I had lying around from previous jobs.