Dorman 986-487 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-487 Drive Shaft Assembly

Dorman 986-487 is a complete drive shaft assembly built for direct replacement service. It arrives pre-balanced and includes 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints for a ready-to-install driveline solution.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for driveline repair
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 2.5 in shaft diameter
• 60.625 in compressed drive shaft length
• 0.065 in wall thickness
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• Standard replacement grade
• Compatible with applications that use a bolt-on drive shaft and no slip yoke

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is engineered as a standard replacement for driveline service where the original shaft has worn, vibrated, or failed. The steel construction, bolt-on ends, and fixed 60.625 in compressed length make it a straightforward option for vehicles that require this exact configuration. Part number 986-487 is also referenced by interchange number 1144102002 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a drive shaft for Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra driveline repair, Dorman 986-487 provides a complete assembly approach rather than rebuilding individual components. The pre-balanced design helps simplify replacement on vehicles that match the listed dimensions and end types.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance shaft
• Noise from damaged universal joints
• Failure at the yoke or tube section of the original shaft
• Service issues on vehicles requiring a bolt-on drive shaft assembly
• Replacement needs where the original shaft length is 60.625 in

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, shaft diameter, wall thickness, and bolt-on end configuration before installation. Confirm that the vehicle uses no slip yoke and does not require axle nut or CV joint inclusion. Match the original driveline layout and inspect mounting points, flange surfaces, and related hardware condition before fitting the replacement shaft. For Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra applications, confirm the exact driveline specification against the vehicle build data.

Quality Assurance

This assembly is supplied as a standard replacement part from Dorman and is built with all-new major driveline components for consistent service replacement.