Steering column

I am trying to fix my manual column, the 2 bolts that connect from the collar to the column won't stay together, tried 4 times so far and now I'm losing patience and interest in keeping the stock column. Also think the rag joint is a poor design, very difficult at best to get everything back together and stay that way. 2 near misses where the column actually came apart while on rest drives , somebody please help!