Hey guys I am far from a qualified mechanic but I can usually get it done myself from time to time. I recently installed a new water pump and thermostats in my truck. Decided while it was the weekend to replace the shift cable since it has been giving me issues going into park. I bought a new cable from oreillys and watched a YouTube video on changing it out. I did it just as the guy did in the video minus raising the truck off the ground. I notice the cable seems too long. When the end of the cable is hooked on the shift handle it wont connect underneath the truck where the two cables meet. I can’t get the cable to slide together even though the shift handle and transmission are both in park. Is the cable just too long? Should I have lifted the truck off the ground first? Someone please give me some advice.