{"product_id":"dorman-976-608-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-608 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 976-608 Drive Shaft for Ram 1500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-608 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with Sales Code DH5 electronic shift-on-the-fly part-time transfer case. It arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement on the specified applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for the rear position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation on the listed applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3-inch shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransmission yoke to flange configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 55.54 in; wall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number 976-608 for Ram 1500 driveline replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is built for 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 rear applications and 2011-2012 Ram 1500 rear applications equipped with Sales Code DH5 (Elec Shift-On-The-Fly P\/Time T\/Case). The steel construction, transmission yoke, flange end, and adjustable overall length support a direct driveline replacement where the original shaft has worn, bent, or developed vibration. Part number 976-608 is also cross-referenced to 68034650AA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from a worn shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from damaged yokes or joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise caused by a bent or out-of-balance driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment and confirm Sales Code DH5 before ordering. Inspect the transfer case output, flange surfaces, and related driveline components before installation. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, avoid altering the shaft or adding material that could affect balance. Confirm overall length and end configuration match the original part before final tightening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman builds this replacement driveshaft as a complete assembly with new tubes, yokes, CV joints, and universal joints, then pre-balances it for the listed Ram 1500 and Dodge Ram 1500 applications. Part number 976-608 is engineered for the specified rear driveline use and direct replacement requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802581921973,"sku":"BKKY-976-608","price":708.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976608_Fro.jpg?v=1784097141","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-608-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}