{"product_id":"dorman-946-702-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-702 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrive Shaft for Ford F-250 and F-250 HD\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-702 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select 1996 Ford F-250 and 1997 Ford F-250 HD applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, and U-joints for a direct replacement on the rear driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel drive shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e74.23 in. drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in. wall thickness\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\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman 946-702 drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on the Ford F-250 and Ford F-250 HD. The assembly is pre-balanced and supplied with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints according to the manufacturer description, helping simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. This part cross-references Ford F6TZ4R602TA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or unbalanced rear drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the shaft tube from impact or corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the rear driveline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment issues on a replacement rear driveshaft for 1996 Ford F-250 or 1997 Ford F-250 HD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible With 1996 Ford F-250, rear, and 1997 Ford F-250 HD, rear. Verify shaft length, slip yoke configuration, and driveline measurements before installation. Transfer any vehicle-specific components only if required by the application, and confirm rear axle and transmission interface points match the original shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures replacement driveline components for direct-fit service applications. Part number 946-702 is built as a complete assembly and pre-balanced for installation, with new structural and joint components specified by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798264508597,"sku":"BKKY-946-702","price":1164.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946702_Fro.jpg?v=1784009323","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-702-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}