{"product_id":"dorman-946-642-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-642 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Driveshaft for Ford F-250 Super Duty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear applications on the Ford F-250 Super Duty and is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 946-642 is a direct replacement option for 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty rear driveline service, including 2014-2016 models without the Snow Plow Package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints per manufacturer description\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 alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 52.28 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 946-642 is a rear drive shaft assembly for Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks. It uses a steel shaft with a 3.5-inch diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness, and it includes a slip yoke for driveline connection. The assembly is greaseable and adjustable in overall length, which supports proper driveline setup during replacement. This part cross-references Ford BC3Z4602AA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\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 yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the rear driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or tube wear on the original shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on a damaged Ford F-250 Super Duty rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2011-2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear. Fits 2014-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, rear, wo\/Snow Plow Package. Verify driveline length, slip yoke engagement, and rear application before installation. Because this assembly is adjustable, final alignment should be checked after mounting to confirm proper fit on the Ford F-250 Super Duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this replacement drive shaft as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints according to the manufacturer description. Part number 946-642 is built for direct replacement service on the listed Ford applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798262476981,"sku":"BKKY-946-642","price":300.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946642_Fro.jpg?v=1784009021","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-642-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}