{"product_id":"dorman-976-617-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-617 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDrive Shaft Replacement for Chevrolet and GMC\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-617 is a complete drive shaft assembly for rear applications on select Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 trucks. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, tubes, and joints to simplify driveline service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel drive shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for fitment setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 88.715 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: 1 driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 976-617, is built as a complete replacement assembly for rear driveline service on 1988-1998 Chevrolet K1500 and 1988-1998 GMC K1500 models without RPO Code F44 heavy duty chassis and with a 2-piece shaft assembly. The steel shaft uses a slip yoke and greaseable design, and the assembly is supplied pre-balanced to reduce the need for additional driveline prep during installation. Dorman 976-617 is a practical OE-style replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or no longer running smoothly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references 15622415 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 driveline noise during acceleration or deceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn slip yoke or joint-related driveline play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage from corrosion, impact, or shaft imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on rear drive shaft assemblies in Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, wheelbase, and chassis configuration before ordering. This drive shaft is listed for 1988-1998 Chevrolet K1500 rear and 1988-1998 GMC K1500 rear, without RPO Code F44 heavy duty chassis and with a 2-piece shaft assembly. Confirm driveline length and mounting points against the original shaft before installation. Because the assembly is greaseable, follow standard lubrication intervals after service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints per manufacturer description, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 976-617 is built for direct driveline service on the listed Chevrolet K1500 and GMC K1500 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802582741173,"sku":"BKKY-976-617","price":985.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976617_Fro.jpg?v=1784097189","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-617-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}