Dorman 986-472 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-472 Drive Shaft for Ram 3500

Dorman 986-472 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select 2013-2018 Ram 3500 Regular Chassis Cab applications. It is pre-balanced for installation and built with new yokes, steel tubing, a slip yoke, and universal joints to support direct driveline replacement.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear position applications
• Pre-balanced for installation
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• 85 in. drive shaft length with 83.5 in. compressed length
• 0.095 in. wall thickness for standard replacement use
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• Slip yoke included
• CV joints not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft, part number 986-472, is a standard replacement assembly for rear driveline service on the Ram 3500. It is engineered as a complete unit with new steel tubes, new yokes, and universal joints already installed, reducing the need to rebuild the original shaft. The assembly is pre-balanced and uses bolt-on ends for straightforward replacement in the correct application.

Fits 2013-2018 Ram 3500, rear, Regular Chassis Cab. This part cross-references OE numbers 5146593AA and 5146593AB for the same application. For Ram 3500 driveline repair, 986-472 provides a direct-fit solution when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Driveline vibration caused by a worn or unbalanced shaft
• Noise from worn universal joints
• Damage to the original steel tube or yokes
• Excess play from a failing slip yoke assembly
• Rear drive shaft replacement after driveline wear or impact damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, drive shaft length, end type, and rear fitment before installation. This assembly uses bolt-on ends and a steel shaft design, so the original mounting points and driveline configuration should match the vehicle application. Confirm the rear Regular Chassis Cab configuration on the Ram 3500 before ordering. Part number 986-472 should be matched to the vehicle’s OE reference and driveline measurements for proper fit.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new components and pre-balanced construction to support consistent driveline service. The design follows standard replacement specifications for the listed Ram 3500 applications.