I think I got the shaft here

badlilred79 said
you can also cut a 1/2 inch off each end and drill the little spring hole and used that one it will save you about 50 to 60 dollars i do it all the time it will work

duster360 said
Do as badlilred suggested. But the measurement I came up with was that you just need to cut about 3/4" off one end, the end you cut is the side that is closest to the transmission. If that isn't isn't enough when you try to install it, trim it a little more.

^^^^^^^^^ X3,, - it's done often, as /6 ones are more avail..

hope it helps.. seasons best..