Got my Tranny Dipstick

It's about 4 feet long (too long I think) Transmission Oil Level no. 9336. I am able to get it to the oil but its still got about a foot left to go thru the tube? I dont want to force it What the hec is going on. Any way I still have the Tranny shudder even after the new torque converter. Went on a 2000 mile trip and the oil looks perfect. this may be a drive line shudder. Could the friction plates be bad and it still not show up in the oil after 2000 miles? Need some of that expert advice.