{"product_id":"dorman-966-549-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 966-549 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is a standard replacement for select Ram 3500 applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a complete driveline service part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for direct replacement service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for smoother operation after installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 0.095 in. wall thickness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke and bolt-on end design for the specified application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with grease fitting included for serviceability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased at 90 degrees with 1 in. maximum slip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart number 966-549 is engineered as a complete driveline assembly for the Ram 3500 rear application listed below. It uses a steel shaft, 34 inboard splines, and a 3.5 in. shaft diameter, with a compressed length of 91.5 in. and an overall drive shaft length of 92.5 in. The assembly is pre-greased and includes universal joints, while CV joints are not included. Part number 966-549 is a practical OE-style replacement when the original shaft needs to be serviced as a unit rather than rebuilt component by component.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Chrysler\/Mopar numbers 68305661AC and 68516123AA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance drive shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to damaged yokes or shaft tubing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline wear from a shaft that no longer maintains proper phase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 2019-2023 Ram 3500, rear, w\/Single Rear Wheel (SRW). Verify flange, slip yoke, and length requirements against the original shaft before installation. Confirm the application uses the listed rear configuration and inspect related driveline components for wear before completing the repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a standard replacement assembly with new major components and pre-balanced construction for consistent fit and function in the specified application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53556053213365,"sku":"BKKY-966-549","price":1860.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_966549_FRO.jpg?v=1792392172","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-966-549-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}