Measured definitely need 2 less inches with the yoke 3/4" out. Ordered it, should be 4.5" less than the factory 2 piece drive shaft and much stronger. I installed the TCI Fastgate, wide step drill to open up the hole for the cable. I lubed the cables and mechanism with dry graphite spray lube. I still need to hook the neutral safety and park switches, need to find where I hid the Bible, my 1970 Chassis service manual for the wiring diagram.