{"product_id":"dorman-946-947-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-947 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrive Shaft for Ford Rear Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline replacement on select Ford trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, and joints to simplify service on the Ford F-250, Ford F-250 HD, and Ford F-350.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Dorman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 946-947\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e66.5 in. drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 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\u003eOverall length adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-947 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for Ford driveline service. It is engineered with a steel shaft, adjustable overall length, and a slip yoke for proper rear driveline fitment. The assembly is pre-balanced to reduce the need for additional balancing during installation and is built with all-new core components for a direct replacement approach on 1993-1997 Ford F-350, 1993-1996 Ford F-250, and 1997 Ford F-250 HD rear applications. This part cross-references Ford F3TZ4602K for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Replacement Reasons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from driveline imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from worn yokes or joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or tube damage in the shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a direct rear driveline replacement on Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment by year, model, and driveline configuration before installation. Confirm overall length, slip yoke engagement, and shaft dimensions against the original part. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and joints, for wear before completing service on Ford F-250, Ford F-250 HD, or Ford F-350 rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with pre-balanced construction and new core components for consistent serviceability. Part number 946-947 is built for the listed Ford rear applications and follows the manufacturer’s replacement-focused design approach.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798268833973,"sku":"BKKY-946-947","price":858.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946947_Fro.jpg?v=1784010078","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-947-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}