Dorman 986-557 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-557 Rear Drive Shaft

Restore driveline function on compatible heavy-duty Ram trucks with this Dorman drive shaft assembly. Dorman 986-557 is a complete rear drive shaft built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a pre-balanced design for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear driveline service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• Slip yoke end 1 and bolt-on end 2 configuration
• Drive shaft length: 89 in.; compressed length: 87.5 in.
• Standard replacement grade
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included

Detailed Description

This Dorman 986-557 rear drive shaft is built for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 models with Sales Code DRX and the 11.50 dual rear wheel axle. It is a steel replacement shaft with an 89 in. drive shaft length, 0.083 in. wall thickness, and an overall length that is adjustable. The assembly uses a slip yoke at one end and a bolt-on connection at the other, making it a direct-fit driveline solution for rear axle service on the Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 platform.

This part cross-references 52853074AC for the same application. The Dorman 986-557 is intended for buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 dual rear wheel axle, or a rear drive shaft for 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 with Sales Code DRX.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration caused by a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Damage from bent, fatigued, or corroded shaft components
• Fitment issues after replacing a failed rear drive shaft assembly
• Driveline service needs on dual rear wheel Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle configuration, Sales Code DRX, and dual rear wheel application before ordering. Confirm compressed length, shaft length, and end types against the original part to ensure proper fit on the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2003 Dodge Ram 3500. Inspect related driveline components during installation, including mounting points and mating surfaces, to help ensure smooth operation after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints already installed. The pre-balanced design supports straightforward replacement service for compatible Dodge Ram rear driveline applications.