Dorman 986-236 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-236 Drive Shaft for Ford F-150

Restore rear driveline function with this Dorman drive shaft assembly for select Ford F-150 applications. Part number 986-236 is a complete steel shaft built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and pre-balanced construction for straightforward replacement.

Key Features

• Fits 1992 Ford F-150, rear, 1356 transfer case; from 1/92
• Fits 1993-1996 Ford F-150, rear
• Steel shaft construction with a 3-inch shaft diameter
• 59.75-inch compressed drive shaft length
• Transmission yoke to flange configuration
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included
• Non-greaseable design with fixed overall length

Detailed Description

Dorman 986-236 is a direct replacement drive shaft assembly for rear-wheel driveline service on select Ford F-150 trucks. It is pre-balanced and supplied with 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints to simplify replacement of a worn or damaged shaft. The steel construction, 0.083-inch wall thickness, and transmission yoke-to-flange layout support OE-style fitment for the listed Ford F-150 applications.

This part cross-references Ford OE part number F2TZ4602F for the same application. Use Dorman 986-236 when servicing a rear drive shaft on a 1992 Ford F-150 with a 1356 transfer case from 1/92, or on 1993-1996 Ford F-150 rear driveline applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear drive shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from failed universal joints
• Damage to the shaft tube, yokes, or mounting interfaces
• Driveline issues caused by a bent or fatigued steel shaft
• Fitment problems when replacing an original rear Ford F-150 shaft

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear position, compressed length, end types, and transfer case configuration before installation. This shaft is not adjustable and does not include a slip yoke, so matching the original driveline setup is important. Verify the vehicle application against the listed Ford F-150 years and notes, especially for the 1992 model with the 1356 transfer case from 1/92.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this drive shaft assembly as a complete replacement unit with new structural components and pre-balanced assembly for consistent installation. Part number 986-236 is built for the specified Ford F-150 rear applications and is intended to replace the original shaft with OE-style dimensions and hardware interfaces.