Thanks for the help, everyone. I ordered the Leland / Rennline part and undid that crappy fix from a previous owner (or shop job).
Whoever installed it used a piece of copper pipe that they split down the side and pressed into the bushing area, and then built up the remaining slop area with 5 oil filter crush washers.
SOOOOOO JANKY.
So I drilled a hole opposite the split in the copper pipe "repair" for a place to hook, and and then bent up an ear of the split side to pry it out evenly with pliers and a hooked scribe. I was preparing for a battle, but it came out without too much difficulty. Replaced it with the Leland / Rennline part.
Grinding in the steering column is gone. Smooth as silk again. Appreciate all of you!
Bryan