{"product_id":"dorman-946-533-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-533 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-533 Drive Shaft for Heavy-Duty GM Trucks\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-533 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD models. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to support a direct driveline replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e91.50 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear drive shaft application for heavy-duty Chevrolet and GMC trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 946-533 for ordering and cross-reference use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, 2011-2016 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2011-2016 GMC Sierra 3500 HD models. The assembly uses steel shaft material and is supplied as a pre-balanced replacement to simplify driveline service on GM heavy-duty pickups. Dorman 946-533 is a practical choice when replacing a worn or damaged rear driveshaft on Silverado HD and Sierra HD trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references OE number 20914848 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by damaged tubes, yokes, or joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment problems when the original shaft is no longer serviceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear driveline wear on high-mileage Silverado HD and Sierra HD trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, shaft length, and driveline configuration before installation. Confirm the replacement matches the vehicle’s original dimensions and mounting points for 2011-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 HD models. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and companion flange interfaces, during service to help ensure a proper repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a complete replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 946-533 is engineered for rear heavy-duty truck applications and is listed for direct replacement use on the confirmed GM fitments above.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798257594549,"sku":"BKKY-946-533","price":515.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946533_Fro.jpg?v=1784008418","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-533-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}