{"product_id":"dorman-946-197-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-197 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-197 Rear Driveshaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear applications on select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, steel tubing, a greaseable design, and an adjustable overall length for a direct replacement approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits rear driveline applications on 2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and 2015-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits rear driveline applications on 2011-2013 GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 2015-2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5-inch shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e106.587-inch drive shaft length with 0.083-inch wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly with 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints per manufacturer description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-197 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for heavy-duty GM trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD and GMC Sierra 2500 HD. It is engineered as a replacement driveline component with steel construction, a slip yoke, and an adjustable overall length to help match the original application. The assembly is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints according to the manufacturer’s description, making it a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged driveshaft on a Silverado 2500 HD or Sierra 2500 HD.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores driveline function after a bent, worn, or damaged rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses vibration caused by imbalance or worn driveline components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces noisy universal joints or slip yoke wear in the rear shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps correct driveline issues on high-mileage Silverado 2500 HD and Sierra 2500 HD trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports replacement after corrosion or tube damage in the original shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, wheelbase, and driveline configuration before installation. Compare the original shaft length, slip yoke style, and mounting points to Dorman 946-197 to confirm proper replacement on your Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD or GMC Sierra 2500 HD. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and differential connections, during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman positions this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new major wear parts and pre-balanced construction for consistent installation. Part number 946-197 is intended for direct replacement use on the listed rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798248485045,"sku":"BKKY-946-197","price":1167.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946197_Fro.jpg?v=1784007109","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-197-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}