{"product_id":"dorman-946-408-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-408 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrive Shaft for Ford Super Duty Rear Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline service on select Ford Super Duty trucks. Part number 946-408 is pre-balanced and supplied as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, slip yoke, and greaseable joints for a direct replacement approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes and tubes\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 71.63 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 3.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-408 is a rear drive shaft assembly for 1999-2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 1999-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty applications, including 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty rear to 1\/06\/02 and 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty rear with Single Rear Wheel (SRW) to 4\/21\/02. It is also listed for 1999-2001 Ford F-350 Super Duty rear with SRW. This part cross-references Ford F81Z4R602KED for the same application. The assembly uses steel construction and includes greaseable universal joints and CV-related driveline components as specified by the manufacturer, with a ready-to-install format that supports replacement of worn or damaged rear driveshafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrects vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces damaged yokes, tubes, or slip yoke components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestores proper rear axle power transfer in Ford Super Duty trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps resolve driveline play from shaft wear or corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, model year, and build date before ordering, especially for 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty and 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks with date-specific fitment. Confirm SRW configuration where required. Inspect companion flange, U-joint interfaces, and driveline angles during installation, and check that the adjustable overall length matches the vehicle configuration before final tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and new driveline components for consistent fit and function in the listed Ford Super Duty rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798255530165,"sku":"BKKY-946-408","price":1106.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946408_FRO.jpg?v=1784008176","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-408-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}