Sitting freely on the ground and standing pushed down on end they are LONGER?! And notice the ti output flanges are designed to pop into place while still 1/4inch out of the diff.
Now, it's not just me. Hah. I can't talk myself into ordering more e30 half shafts and expecting them to be shorter. Especially when I could use that $100 or so to regrease and re-boot mine..