Measuring for driveshaft.
1.     All driveshafts should be measured "center to center of the U joints"
2.     With the vehicle at ride height, install the transmission yoke.
        Push it all the way into the trans.
3.     Pull it out a min of 1", max 1 1/4"
4.     Measure from the center of the U joint at the trans to the center of the U joint
        at the rear end yoke.
5.     It may be easier to measure from the back of the U joint caps front and rear.
6.     This will be the diminsion which driveshaft shop will need.
7.     Check with them as to which shaft to modify.
© Automotive Component Engineering 2009
5/23/2009
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