Cardone 65-9529 Drive Shaft - Rear

Cardone 65-9529 Rear Drive Shaft

The Cardone 65-9529 drive shaft is a new steel prop shaft engineered to match original equipment form, fit, and function. Built for rear applications on select Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 models, it is dynamically balanced for smooth operation at speed.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction for durable driveline service
• Built to match O.E. form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation
• Lubricated slip yokes help reduce premature wear
• 51 1/8 in. overall length, measured from end of input shaft to center of U-joint
• 3.51 in. tubing outer diameter

Product Details

Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft part number 65-9529 is engineered from years of prop shaft testing and material analysis to deliver consistent driveline performance. This rear drive shaft is supplied as new and built for 1999-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and 1999-2005 GMC Sierra 1500 applications. The balanced steel design helps reduce vibration, while the lubricated slip yokes support longer service life in everyday truck use. Cardone 65-9529 is a direct-fit driveline replacement for trucks that require the specified 51 1/8 in. shaft length and rear position configuration.

This part cross-references Chevrolet and GMC OE numbers 15109400 and 15163798 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration at highway speeds
• Worn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly
• Noise from an out-of-balance prop shaft
• Premature wear at slip yokes or U-joint interfaces
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle

Installation Notes

Verify the measurement method before ordering: length is taken from the end of the input shaft to the center of the U-joint. Confirm rear position, shaft length, and tubing diameter against the original unit on your Chevrolet Silverado 1500 or GMC Sierra 1500. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and mounting points, before installation to help ensure proper alignment and smooth operation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone applies extensive prop shaft engineering and balancing processes to produce a replacement drive shaft that matches original equipment performance targets. Each unit is dynamically balanced for vibration control and built as a new replacement part for dependable driveline service.