Got the 12-bolt in the car this weekend, only to be cut short by DS issues. The aftermarket aluminum shaft only had about 3/16 of an inch play front and back, which is odd.
I just got back from Joint & Clutch, they are putting a 1310/1350 conversion joint on the back end and installing a slip yolk that is 3/4in shorter. It should be done and in by Thursday. Once I get that in, I still need to clearance the LS1 brakes (Thanks MonteC) and have Badbob install some LCA reloacation brackets on the rear end.