Dorman 986-485 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-485 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 986-485 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 applications. It arrives pre-balanced and ready to install, with new yokes, steel tubing, a slip yoke, and universal joints already included.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for direct replacement use
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in diameter
• Drive shaft length: 84.625 in; compressed length: 83.125 in
• Wall thickness: 0.083 in
• End 1: slip yoke; End 2: universal joint
• Standard replacement grade
• Overall length adjustable: yes

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is built as a direct replacement for rear driveline repair on 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 3500 models. The assembly uses steel construction and includes the slip yoke and universal joints needed for a complete driveline service. Part number 986-485 is also referenced for interchange with 88934804.

For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD or 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 3500, this assembly provides the key dimensions and end configurations needed for a proper replacement. Dorman 986-485 is a practical option when the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced shaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn joints
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the rear axle
• Damage to the original shaft tube or yokes
• Service replacement for a failed rear drive shaft assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, overall length, shaft diameter, and end types before installation. Confirm rear-position fitment on the vehicle and compare the original driveline configuration to the new assembly. Because this part is pre-balanced, handle it carefully during installation to avoid affecting balance. Always inspect related driveline components, including mounting points and companion hardware, before completing the repair.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this as a standard replacement driveline component built with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints for the listed applications. Part number 986-485 is engineered for the confirmed rear fitment on 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, Chevrolet Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 HD, and GMC Sierra 3500 models.