{"product_id":"dorman-976-745-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-745 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 976-745 Rear Drive Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a worn or damaged rear driveshaft with a direct-fit assembly for 1993-1997 Ford F-350 applications equipped with a heavy duty manual transmission. Dorman 976-745 is a steel drive shaft assembly built with a pre-balanced design and ready-to-install construction for service work on the Ford F-350 rear driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints per manufacturer description\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 application-specific setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 87.83 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.083 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-745 is a rear drive shaft assembly for Ford F-350 trucks from 1993-1997 with a heavy duty manual transmission. It is built from steel and supplied as a complete driveline assembly with new yokes and tubes, along with CV and universal joint components referenced by the manufacturer. The pre-balanced design helps reduce the need for additional balancing before installation, and the adjustable overall length supports proper driveline setup on the vehicle. This part cross-references Ford OE number F6TZ4R602FA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ford F-350 rear driveline repair, this part number 976-745 provides a service replacement option for trucks that need a new driveshaft assembly after wear, vibration, or component damage. It is a practical choice when servicing the rear shaft on 1993-1997 Ford F-350 models with the specified transmission and tag references.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by a worn shaft or joint assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from damaged yokes, tubes, or joint components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear driveshaft replacement after corrosion or impact damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService repair for Ford F-350 rear driveline wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoration of proper driveline length and fitment on manual-transmission trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before installation on 1993-1997 Ford F-350 trucks with heavy duty manual transmission and the listed tag references. Confirm driveshaft length, slip yoke engagement, and flange or joint alignment before final tightening. Because the assembly is greaseable, follow standard driveline lubrication intervals after installation. Part number 976-745 should be matched to the vehicle’s rear application and existing driveline configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this driveshaft as a complete replacement assembly with new core components and a pre-balanced configuration for service-ready installation. It is engineered for the confirmed Ford F-350 rear application and built to replace the original driveline part number 976-745 with OE-reference compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802591686837,"sku":"BKKY-976-745","price":1049.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976745_Fro.jpg?v=1784097867","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-745-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}