Exactly how to measure driveshaft length with slip yoke

Figuring out how to measure driveshaft length with slip yoke setups isn't as scary as it sounds, but you definitely want to get it right the first time. If you're working on a project car, swapping out a transmission, or maybe you've just lifted your truck, you're likely staring at a gap between your gearbox and your rear end. Getting that distance wrong is a recipe for a bad Saturday. Too long, and you'll punch a hole through the back of your transmission the first time you hit a pothole. Too short, and the whole thing might just drop out on the highway. ...

February 25, 2026 · 7 min · Matti Doreen