BuzzGun79
Nov.TOTM 2012 / 2012 TOTY
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Ken..In all honesty anytime ive had to replace a driveshaft,I have Measured the rear shaft measure from the snout (part that slides into the trans) to the u-joint cup with the shaft extended.Now if the vehicle is raised off the ground on a lift the measurement will be extended lenght for the rear differential/suspension travels down away from the vehicle when raised.on the ground or the rear differential is supported by jackstands compressed lenght. i always went by extended lenght if the old shaft is available.this will give you room to play in "slide"adjustment when reinstalling.for if you measure it compressed you may come up short as the driveshaft needs to extend for suspension travel purpose.. hope this clarifies this for you.
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