So I've had my v8 conversion together for a while and kinda slacked off on it alot! I only need a driveshaft for it to be mobile. Here's the situation I'm faced with and I'm asking for any comments and ideas to help make a decision on how to further proceed!!! I have an aluminum driveshaft out of an old ford van. The front yolk goes into the transmission as it is supposed to but the whole driveshaft is about 6 inches TOO LONG. Also the rear yolk doesn't match my Mazda bolt pattern. The shop here that did aluminum work recently closed before I got my work done. So I'm opting to either change the yolk on my rearend and keep the aluminum unit or have a steel driveshaft made to fit with the rear yolk from my stock driveshaft. I would prefer the 1st option due to being more cost friendly but the only question about that is availablity/compatability. I also have access to the necessary tools to shorten the shaft just not to balance it. All positive input welcomed!!!