Did the mod, ended up buying a different one than linked above. Steering is so much more precise now!
Some notes:
-These plastic inserts holding both halves together are most likely PTFE/Teflon. It emits highly toxic fumes when heated. Do it outside and mind the wind direction.
-After removing those inserts you may end up with little bit of slop between parts, as I did. A one good hammer smack on the tube part to close it a little was enough to remove it.
-You don't need to remove both nuts holding steering shaft from a firewall, you can leave the one under brake booster and just spread the bracket a bit.