Dorman 986-210 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-210 Rear Driveshaft

Restore driveline function on a rear 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma with this Dorman drive shaft assembly. Part number 986-210 arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, steel tubing, and universal joints already assembled for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Fits 2016-2020 Toyota Tacoma, rear
• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction
• Transmission yoke on one end and flange on the other
• 79.875 in compressed length and 3 in shaft diameter
• Part number 986-210 for catalog and fitment lookup

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-210 is a replacement drive shaft assembly for the rear of the Toyota Tacoma, covering 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years. It is built with a steel shaft, a 0.083 in wall thickness, and a fixed 79.875 in drive shaft length to match the listed application. The assembly uses a transmission yoke at one end and a flange at the other, and it includes universal joints while excluding CV joints.

This part cross-references Toyota OE number 3710004430 for the same application. If you are searching for a rear driveshaft for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2020, Dorman 986-210 provides a direct replacement option with the major wear components already assembled.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Damage to the original shaft tubing or yokes
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Service needs on a rear Toyota Tacoma driveshaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear fitment for your Toyota Tacoma before installation and compare the compressed length, end types, and shaft diameter to the original part. Because this assembly is not adjustable and does not include a slip yoke, correct application matching is important. Inspect mating surfaces and driveline hardware condition during replacement, and confirm proper alignment after installation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman driveshaft is supplied as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation. Part number 986-210 is built to support a straightforward driveline service replacement for the listed Toyota Tacoma rear applications.