{"product_id":"dorman-946-361-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-361 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-361 Drive Shaft for Heavy-Duty Rear Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-361 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to support a direct replacement service on heavy-duty driveline systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel drive shaft construction for durability in driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation after replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 in shaft diameter with 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear position application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly, part number 946-361, is built for rear driveline replacement on 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and 2011-2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD models. The steel shaft uses a 3.5-inch diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness, with a greaseable design and adjustable overall length to support proper driveline setup. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD or a rear drive shaft for 2011-2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD, this assembly provides a direct-service solution with new core components already assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise caused by worn universal joints or CV joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play from damaged yokes or tube wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a non-greaseable shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment concerns when replacing a rear shaft on Silverado 3500 HD or Sierra 3500 HD trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application fitment before installation and compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting configuration to the original unit. Because this assembly is adjustable in overall length, final alignment should be checked during installation to confirm proper driveline geometry. Inspect related driveline components for wear before completing the repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 946-361 is engineered for the listed rear applications on 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD and GMC Sierra 3500 HD trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798254186677,"sku":"BKKY-946-361","price":566.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946361_Fro.jpg?v=1784007949","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-361-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}