Trust me...if my dumb ass truck didn't have a blown trans and suck up all my play money I might of made a go of it. But you should be glad it happened as it will give you some more time to get better before I show up.
I'm getting my new trans this Friday from TDEI. Vince is hooking me up big time on it. Once I get it put in I plan on stopping to see Brian with the SS to get the tuning squared away as well as a little work on the TCM to make sure it has a longer life than my stock trans did.
It looks like 1-9/16" is the shortest they have. But they do have 3 sizes of them and they come as 2 per pack. Here's a link to Depot: 1-9/16" Safety Pin 1-3/4" Safetry Pin 2-3/4" Safety Pin
Not to worry. I think Bat Cock is looking for a Wonder Boy. He can teach you a thing or two. Besides, you can hang out with Craig by the podiums watching everyone else get their trophies.