Steering Column Mount to Dash??

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I need help AGAIN! I've started trying to re-install my steering column. No problem with the firewall mount but I've gone totally brain-dead on the dash. I have the two metal brackets that bolt up to the bottom of the dash, one underneath and the one where the instrument panel is - but even after tightening these the column is sitting loosely at least 1/4" to 1/2" below the rounded fitting in the dash. Of course, I didn't take pics when I pulled it out so I can't remember if there was another piece that helped sandwich the column securely between those brackets and the dash. Any help - pics or otherwise - would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
David