Steering column choices

Hi, going throughout my dart and since I bought it back in 2017 (sold in 2011, and found it again lol) I'm going through it and have already done the brakes upfront with a Dr. Diff 11.76" brake kit, qa1 tubular control arms and cope racing transmission and hughes 3500 converter, torqstorm supercharger kit on the 318, with a comp cam, headers, intake, and demon carb. Low boost and fuel system has been upgraded to 8 an braided from the cell to the engine.

I've done alot but have found that my steering is **** and last guy trashed the column. Was starting it with a screwdriver for god knows what reason. Feels like when I'm done one more thing pops up.

Also previos owner cut the threads coming off of the column for the wheel. So the nut that is on the grant wheel is barely holding onto it.... Have no idea why lol..

Is there a decent steering column that's swap in and decently priced (I've got too much money in it and I'm on a budget)

Ebay? Amazon? Dont care for key on column as my key is on the dash now. Is it as simple and measuring a column and seeing if it will fit in the dash/firewall?

Has anyone went with an aftermarket non mopar column? If so please post Pics and part numbers please.