{"product_id":"dorman-976-880-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 976-880 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 976-880 Drive Shaft for Astro and Safari\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 976-880 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari applications. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a steel shaft built for direct replacement service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for rear applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with 3 in. diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 45.63 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 1: slip yoke; End 2: U-joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 976-880\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is built as a direct replacement for rear-drive applications on the 1990-1994 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari, plus 1995 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari models with 1st design fiberglass rear springs. The assembly uses a steel shaft with 0.083 in. wall thickness, a slip yoke at one end, and a U-joint at the other for the specified driveline setup. Dorman 976-880 is supplied as a complete unit, which helps simplify replacement when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references 26012627 for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 1990-1995 Chevrolet Astro or 1990-1995 GMC Safari, Dorman 976-880 provides the listed configuration in a ready-to-install assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the original shaft tube or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by a non-greaseable or worn driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs for rear Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear application, compressed length, and end types before installation. This shaft is not overall length adjustable, so matching the vehicle configuration is important. Confirm fitment for 1995 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari models with 1st design fiberglass rear springs, as well as 1990-1994 Astro and Safari rear applications, before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new components and pre-balanced construction for consistent fitment and service readiness. Part number 976-880 is built for the specified Astro and Safari rear applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802598109365,"sku":"BKKY-976-880","price":700.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_976880_Fro.jpg?v=1784098651","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-976-880-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}