in response, I have been extremely disappointed in the documentation ie know what was actually done, however the shift linkage was supposed to be all new ujoints and trunion. I brougth my "take offs" back and there was aziplock bag of little ujoints! what ever Vendor they used should give me a kickback!
while all gears including reverse just didn't feel right but first was the hardest. I even had to roll from stop in second a couple times in my 20 minute drive
I don't suspect any wrong with actual trans axle as I recall going though the gears by hand when out.
from earlier query about trunk tub, I didn't use a tape , but mine has definally been shorten. provides a real good veiw of block annd bell housing! I don't have pic