{"product_id":"dorman-976-864-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-864 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 976-864 Drive Shaft Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-864 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Chevrolet K5 Blazer applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a steel shaft for a direct replacement on the listed vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1987-1991 Chevrolet Blazer, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1982-1991 GMC Jimmy, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1982-1986 Chevrolet K5 Blazer, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 37.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 37.50 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with 3 in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke end 1 and U-joint end 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal joints included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReplacement Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for rear driveline service where the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance. The 37.5-inch compressed length, slip yoke connection, and U-joint end configuration match the listed rear applications, while the steel tube and greaseable design support routine driveline maintenance. Part number 976-864 also cross-references 7838659 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring driveline function after shaft vibration or imbalance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacing a bent, rusted, or damaged rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing worn U-joints or yoke wear in the driveline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrecting noise or shudder from the rear shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturning proper power transfer in Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Jimmy, and Chevrolet K5 Blazer models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, compressed length, and end types before installation. Inspect the mating driveline components, including the slip yoke and U-joint interfaces, for wear or damage before mounting the replacement shaft. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, it is ready for installation once the vehicle-specific fitment is confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints. Part number 976-864 is engineered for the listed rear applications and built to replace the original driveline component with the specified dimensions and hardware configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802597290165,"sku":"BKKY-976-864","price":729.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976864_Fro.jpg?v=1784098549","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-864-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}