{"product_id":"dorman-938-197-drive-shaft-front","title":"Dorman 938-197 Drive Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 938-197 Front Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a worn front driveline assembly with this Dorman drive shaft for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 applications. Dorman 938-197 is a complete steel drive shaft assembly built with new yokes, tubes, and joints, then pre-balanced for installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 2.75 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35.65 in drive shaft length and 0.065 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included for the correct driveline connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for direct replacement use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 938-197 for catalog and fitment lookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman front drive shaft is built for 1999-2007 GM heavy-duty trucks that use a front-position driveline assembly. It is a direct replacement for applications such as the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, Silverado 3500 Classic, GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, and Sierra 3500 Classic, along with earlier Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Sierra 2500 HD, and Sierra 3500 models. The steel construction, fixed overall length, and slip yoke design support accurate driveline fitment, while the pre-balanced assembly helps reduce vibration concerns after replacement. Dorman 938-197 is also listed as cross-reference part number 15087451 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance front drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from damaged joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of smooth power transfer to the front axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or fatigue in the original steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment issues caused by a damaged slip yoke or worn driveline components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify front-position fitment before ordering and match the listed drive shaft length, diameter, and slip yoke configuration to the original part. Inspect related driveline components, mounting points, and seals during installation to confirm proper alignment and operation. Because the assembly is not overall length adjustable, correct application matching is important for a proper replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is supplied as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, then pre-balanced for installation. It is built to replace the original front drive shaft on select Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty trucks, including 2001-2006 Silverado 2500 HD and Sierra 2500 HD models and 2007 Classic applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 3500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2004 GMC Sierra 2500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, front, New Body Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1999-2000 GMC Sierra 2500, front, New Body Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795374567605,"sku":"BKKY-938-197","price":493.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_938197_Fro.jpg?v=1783925326","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-938-197-drive-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}