{"product_id":"dorman-946-911-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-911 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-911 Rear Drive Shaft for Ford F-150\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestore driveline function with this Dorman drive shaft assembly for the rear of 1997-2003 Ford F-150 models. Dorman 946-911 is a complete replacement shaft that arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct service replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1997-2003 Ford F-150, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application matching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 3.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 63.875 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: 1 driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-911 is built for rear-drive service on the Ford F-150 and is intended to replace a worn or damaged driveline assembly without rebuilding individual components. The steel shaft uses a 3.5-inch diameter tube with 0.083-inch wall thickness, and the assembly includes a slip yoke with adjustable overall length for fitment alignment. This part cross-references Ford OE number F75Z4602AB for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 1997-2003 Ford F-150, Dorman 946-911 provides a direct replacement path with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints as described by the manufacturer. The result is a service-ready driveline component for Ford F-150 rear shaft replacement needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of driveline smoothness during acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the original shaft tube or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by a failed rear driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment on 1997-2003 Ford F-150 models before installation. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke engagement, and driveline alignment during replacement. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, avoid altering the shaft or adding modifications that could affect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly built with new core driveline components and pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 946-911 is engineered as an OE-style replacement for the specified Ford F-150 rear application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798267982005,"sku":"BKKY-946-911","price":606.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946911_Fro.jpg?v=1784009915","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-911-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}