Re: Could this have damaged anything?
Anything is possible. Look at the ring and pinion for wear. I would check all of the external moving parts before diving in any deeper: the U-joints at the hubs, on the drive line, ball joints, drag link, tie rod endsbushings in the springs, wheel bearings, hubs etc and I bet you'll find the source of the noise. Also check the frame to make sure it's not cracked around the steering box.
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