{"product_id":"dorman-946-609-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-609 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-609 Drive Shaft Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-609 is a complete drive shaft assembly for driveline service, built with a steel shaft, slip yoke, greaseable design, and adjustable overall length. It is pre-balanced for installation and uses 100% new yokes, tubes, and joints to support a direct replacement on the correct application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 96.87 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in wall thickness for the specified application\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 for fitment setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 946-609\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for driveline replacement where the original shaft has worn joints, vibration, or balance issues. It is a direct-fit style service part for the listed vehicle application and is intended for use on the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty platforms associated with this part number. The 946-609 drive shaft is supplied as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, and joints to restore driveline function without rebuilding the original shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Ford OE number 8C3Z4R602FLA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play in the driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a damaged steel shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after driveline wear or corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify vehicle application, driveline configuration, and overall length before installation. Confirm the slip yoke setup and inspect related driveline components, including mounts and differential connections, before replacing the shaft. Because this assembly is adjustable in overall length, final fitment should be checked during installation on the vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft assembly as a pre-balanced replacement built with new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints. Part number 946-609 is engineered as a service replacement for the specified driveline application and is backed by Dorman’s product engineering standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798261526709,"sku":"BKKY-946-609","price":1112.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946609_Ang.jpg?v=1784008836","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-609-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}