Cardone 65-9662 Drive Shaft - Rear

Cardone 65-9662 Drive Shaft for Rear Applications

The Cardone 65-9662 drive shaft is a steel replacement prop shaft engineered to match original equipment form, fit, and function. Built for rear driveline service, it is balanced for smooth operation and designed for the 43-1/2 in. long driveshaft applications used on select Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series trucks.

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
• Greasable design for serviceable maintenance
• 43-1/2 in. length, measured flange face to flange face
• 2.5 in. tubing outer diameter

Product Details

Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft products are developed from extensive testing and engineering experience, with attention to materials and manufacturing processes that support long service life. Part number 65-9662 is a new rear drive shaft built for direct replacement use in vehicles that require the 43-1/2 in. long configuration. It is a fit for 1990-1994 Ford Ranger, rear; 1994 Mazda B2300, rear; 1994 Mazda B3000, rear; and 1994 Mazda B4000, rear, including short wheelbase applications where specified. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration caused by an out-of-balance shaft
• Noise from worn or improperly matched prop shaft dimensions
• Premature slip yoke wear from insufficient lubrication
• Loss of smooth rear driveline operation in Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series trucks
• Replacement needs after shaft damage, corrosion, or driveline wear

Installation Notes and Fitment

Fits 1990-1994 Ford Ranger, rear, with 43-1/2 in. (1105 mm) long driveshaft and short wheelbase. Fits 1994 Mazda B2300, rear, with 43-1/2 in. (1105 mm) long driveshaft. Fits 1994 Mazda B3000, rear, short wheelbase, with 43-1/2 in. (1105 mm) long driveshaft. Fits 1994 Mazda B4000, rear, short wheelbase, with 43-1/2 in. (1105 mm) long driveshaft.

Verify flange-to-flange measurement before installation to confirm the correct driveline length. Because this is a greasable steel drive shaft, routine lubrication service should be followed according to vehicle maintenance practices. Confirm rear driveline configuration and wheelbase before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and builds this prop shaft to OE-style specifications and balances each unit dynamically for smooth, stable performance at speed. The brand’s driveline testing and material selection process is used to support consistent fit and long-term service in rear drive shaft replacement applications.