driveshaft measuring ?

[sleepin240]

so I've researched a little and I'm about to have my driveshaft made monday and was wondering how much slack to measure with... IE I read one place to put the yolk all the way in and then pull it out an inch and measure.... Is this right?

[RB25sean]

when i had one made, the driveshaft shop just had me measure from the trans, where the yoke slips in, to the flange on the rear diff. they did all the calculations. i think any reputable shop should be able to figure it out, that way its not too long or too short.

[Joe]

you need to ask the shop how they want you to measure.each place can be diffrent.