{"product_id":"dorman-946-205-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-205 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-205 Rear Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Dorman 946-205 rear drive shaft is an OE FIX replacement built for serviceability and straightforward maintenance. It addresses original shafts that use permanently staked universal joints, giving technicians a repairable driveline solution for select vehicle applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29.5 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length rear driveshaft configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServiceable U-joint design for easier future maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt as a rear drive shaft replacement, Dorman 946-205 is intended for vehicles that originally used staked universal joints that are difficult to service. This OE FIX design changes the maintenance approach by making the U-joints serviceable, which can simplify driveline upkeep over time. The steel shaft, 2.5-inch diameter, 29.5-inch length, and 0.065-inch wall thickness provide the core dimensional and material details needed when matching a replacement driveline component. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. For buyers searching rear drive shaft replacement for specific vehicle applications, Dorman 946-205 is a direct-fit style driveline component to evaluate against the original shaft specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by permanently staked universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear or joint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance delays when the original shaft is difficult to service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs for select make\/model rear driveline applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify shaft length, diameter, wall thickness, and rear driveline configuration before installation. Confirm the original application uses the same rear drive shaft layout and compare the OE shaft dimensions to Dorman 946-205. Because fitment data is not provided here, match by vehicle-specific driveline measurements and original part number before ordering. Search terms such as rear drive shaft for select vehicle applications, serviceable U-joint drive shaft replacement, and Dorman 946-205 rear driveshaft can help narrow the correct application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address common service limitations found in original equipment designs. This rear drive shaft is built as a replacement driveline component with serviceable U-joints for easier maintenance compared with the original staked-joint design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798248976565,"sku":"BKKY-946-205","price":710.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946205_Ang.jpg?v=1784007149","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-205-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}