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the purpose of the slip yoke is to allow for movement over bumps and different terrain. if there was no give ,you would constantly be trashing the driveshaft or transmission

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Q: On a rear wheel drive car what is the purpose of the slip yoke on the driveshaft where it enters the rear of the transmission?
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