{"product_id":"dorman-938-289-drive-shaft-front","title":"Dorman 938-289 Drive Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 938-289 Front Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 938-289 is a complete front drive shaft assembly for select Dodge W250 and Dodge W350 applications. It arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke for a direct replacement approach on the front driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for front driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with 2-inch shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for serviceable joint maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlange end 1 and U-joint end 2 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal joints included; CV joints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft replacement is built for front axle service on 1987-1993 Dodge W250 and 1987-1993 Dodge W350 models. It is a steel driveshaft with a compressed length of 26.45 inches, a drive shaft length of 27.78 inches, and a wall thickness of 0.12 inch. The assembly uses a flange at one end and a U-joint at the other, with greaseable joints for routine maintenance. Part number 938-289 is a practical replacement for front driveline repair where the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance front driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of driveline smoothness under load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the original shaft tube, yokes, or slip yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront axle driveline service on Dana 60 front axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify flange and U-joint end configuration, compressed length, and overall length before installation. Confirm front position fitment and Dana 60 front axle notes where applicable. Inspect mating surfaces, fasteners, and related driveline components for wear before installing the replacement shaft. Dorman 938-289 is listed for 1987-1993 Dodge W250 front, Dana 60 Front Axle, and 1987-1993 Dodge W350 front.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, and joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 938-289 is engineered for direct replacement use on the listed Dodge front driveline applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795376664757,"sku":"BKKY-938-289","price":448.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_938289_Fro.jpg?v=1783925741","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-938-289-drive-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}