Cardone 65-1037 Drive Shaft - Rear

Cardone 65-1037 Drive Shaft for Astro and Safari

Restore driveline performance with the Cardone 65-1037 drive shaft, engineered for rear applications on select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari vans. This new steel prop shaft is built to OE form, fit, and function, with dynamic balancing for smooth operation at speed.

Cardone’s Driveshaft / Prop Shaft line focuses on measured engineering and material control to deliver a replacement that matches original driveline requirements. For drivers searching for a 1995-2003 Chevrolet Astro rear drive shaft or a 1995-2003 GMC Safari rear prop shaft, part number 65-1037 provides a direct-fit solution.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction
• New condition for replacement service
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for smoother operation
• Greasable design for serviceable maintenance
• Lubricated slip yokes to help reduce premature wear
• 56 3/4 in. overall length, measured from end of input shaft to center of U-joint
• 3.51 in. tubing outer diameter

Detailed Description

The Cardone 65-1037 drive shaft is engineered as a rear prop shaft replacement for 1995-2003 Chevrolet Astro and 1995-2003 GMC Safari models. It is manufactured from steel and balanced to reduce vibration, helping maintain driveline smoothness and joint life under normal operating conditions. The greasable design supports routine maintenance, while lubricated slip yokes are used to help limit early wear at the connection points.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers 26030321 and 26050308 for the same application. If you need a replacement drive shaft for a Chevrolet Astro rear or GMC Safari rear driveline service, Cardone 65-1037 is built to match the original measurement and fit requirements.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration at road speed
• Worn or damaged prop shaft assembly
• Noise from an out-of-balance drive shaft
• Service issues related to slip yoke wear
• Loss of smooth rear driveline operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the measurement from the end of the input shaft to the center of the U-joint before installation. Confirm rear-position application and compare the 56 3/4 in. length and 3.51 in. tubing outer diameter against the original shaft. Inspect U-joints, yokes, and related driveline components during replacement to help ensure proper alignment and operation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests prop shafts to meet OE performance expectations, with each unit dynamically balanced for vibration-free operation at speed. Part number 65-1037 is supplied new and built for consistent driveline service in the specified Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari applications.