{"product_id":"dorman-946-917-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-917 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 946-917 Drive Shaft for Ford F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-917 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ford F-350 Super Duty applications. 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 drive shaft construction for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for application-specific fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 in shaft diameter with 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72.17 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints per manufacturer description\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear position application for Ford F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 946-917, is built for 1999-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty rear applications with dual rear wheels and a 3.73 axle ratio, including 2002 models built to 1\/06\/02. It is a steel replacement driveshaft engineered as a complete assembly, making it a practical option when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. The slip yoke and adjustable overall length help support proper driveline alignment in the specified Ford F-350 Super Duty configurations. This part cross-references Ford F81Z4602BB for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by a worn or unbalanced shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage from corrosion, impact, or shaft tube wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment issues on rear Ford F-350 Super Duty DRW trucks with a 3.73 axle ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs when the original shaft is no longer serviceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment, dual rear wheel configuration, and 3.73 axle ratio before installation. Confirm the vehicle build date for 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks, since this application is listed only through 1\/06\/02. Inspect companion driveline components, mounting points, and related hardware condition before installing the replacement shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a pre-balanced replacement assembly with new structural and joint components to support consistent driveline service. Part number 946-917 is listed for select Ford F-350 Super Duty rear applications and is built to match the specified OE-style fitment requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798268178613,"sku":"BKKY-946-917","price":712.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946917_Fro.jpg?v=1784009951","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-917-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}