{"product_id":"dorman-976-781-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-781 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 976-781 Rear Driveshaft for Lexus LS460\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a worn rear drive shaft on your Lexus LS460 with a complete assembly built for direct service replacement. Dorman 976-781 arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a straightforward driveline repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete rear drive shaft assembly for Lexus LS460 applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for smoother driveline operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 2.5 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64.5 in drive shaft length and 0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for proper driveline setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-781 is a replacement drive shaft assembly for 2007-2017 Lexus LS460 rear applications. It is built with a steel shaft and supplied as a complete driveline component to simplify replacement of a damaged, noisy, or worn original shaft. This part cross-references Toyota (e.g., 3710050070) for the same application. Use Dorman 976-781 when servicing a Lexus LS460 rear driveline and you need a direct-fit replacement with the key rotating components already assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Reasons\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration at speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or knocking from the rear driveline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play from worn shaft joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise caused by a bent or damaged driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring smooth power transfer in a Lexus LS460 rear drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before installation and compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting points to the original part. Because the overall length is adjustable, final alignment should be checked during installation to ensure proper driveline geometry. Confirm that the vehicle uses the correct rear application for 2007-2017 Lexus LS460 before replacing the shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman driveshaft is engineered as a replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. It is intended for 2007-2017 Lexus LS460 rear service and is built to meet the needs of a driveline repair where the original shaft has worn or failed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802593390773,"sku":"BKKY-976-781","price":646.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976781_Fro.jpg?v=1784098048","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-781-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}