# Who can shorten an axle?

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 20, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-can-shorten-an-axle/266567 "2013-03-20T23:09:26Z")\
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> [@Night crew what? - Insomniac roll call!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/night-crew-what-insomniac-roll-call/52065/79):
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> You ever fully disassemble an audi halfshaft before(i’m talking stripping down the CV’s right to the bare splined shaft)??? Very simple to do.
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> if you do that, then :
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> Measure OD of shaft  
> Count number of splines  
> Measure length of splines  
> Length of axle you need(how much shorter than you currently have)
> 
> can spec out a replacement shaft from those specs that will take the abuse this car sees and will function with just simple assembly required.

Yup, it’s apart right down to the shaft right now.

Who do I contact to get a shaft?

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