Dorman 976-454 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 976-454 Rear Drive Shaft

Restore driveline function on select Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks with this Dorman drive shaft assembly. Part number 976-454 is a complete steel replacement that arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints for a direct-service driveline repair.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction with a 3.5 in shaft diameter
• 97.69 in drive shaft length with 0.083 in wall thickness
• Slip yoke included for rear driveline service
• Greaseable drive shaft design for maintenance access
• Overall length adjustable for application-specific setup
• Pre-balanced assembly for smoother installation and operation
• Part number 976-454 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 976-454 is a rear drive shaft assembly for 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, plus 2011-2012 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 rear applications. It is built from steel and supplied as a complete driveline assembly with 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints. The slip yoke design, greaseable construction, and adjustable overall length support a precise rear driveline replacement on Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. This part cross-references 52123150AC for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Driveline play caused by damaged yokes or shaft tubing
• Service issues on rear driveshaft assemblies for Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks
• Fitment-related replacement needs for part number 976-454

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment before installation on 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500, as well as 2011-2012 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke engagement, and driveline alignment before final tightening. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, avoid altering the shaft or adding modifications that could affect balance. Use the vehicle’s service procedures to confirm proper rear driveline setup.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core driveline components and pre-balanced preparation for installation. Part number 976-454 is built for rear service on Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty truck applications.