{"product_id":"dorman-946-217-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-217 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Serviceable U-Joints\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-217 is a rear drive shaft built for vehicles that originally used permanently staked universal joints. This OE FIX design replaces that setup with serviceable U-joints for easier maintenance on the driveline.\u003c\/p\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\u003e27 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear driveshaft application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length shaft, not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOE FIX Design Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman rear drive shaft focuses on serviceability where the original design used permanently staked joints. The steel shaft and regular-grade construction support direct replacement needs for driveline repair, while the serviceable U-joint layout simplifies future maintenance. Dorman 946-217 is a practical choice when replacing a worn rear drive shaft on select vehicle applications, including Chevrolet and GMC driveline setups where this part number is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references 3700022C15 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Repair\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn rear drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise caused by failing universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play from damaged shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance difficulty from non-serviceable factory U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs for a steel rear driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration before installation. This rear drive shaft is not greaseable and is not adjustable, so correct application matching is important. Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for Chevrolet and GMC models before ordering Dorman 946-217.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known factory service issues with a more service-friendly replacement design. This rear drive shaft is built to meet the needs of the specified driveline application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798250025141,"sku":"BKKY-946-217","price":657.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946217_Ang.jpg?v=1784007233","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-217-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}