{"product_id":"dorman-986-669-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-669 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 986-669 Rear Drive Shaft for Ram 3500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-669 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ram 3500 trucks. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke\/bold-on end configuration for straightforward replacement service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for the rear position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction with a 3.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 98.875 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft wall thickness: 0.95 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 1 type: slip yoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd 2 type: bolt on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal joints included; CV joints not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 986-669, is built for 2013-2018 Ram 3500 rear applications. It replaces the original rear driveshaft assembly with a steel unit that arrives pre-balanced and assembled with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints. The slip yoke and bolt-on end design supports direct replacement service for Ram 3500 driveline repairs where the original shaft is worn, damaged, or out of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references OE numbers 5146779AA and 5146779AB for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration from a worn or out-of-balance shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from failed universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the original shaft tube or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive play in the rear driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by a bent or fatigued driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment before installation on 2013-2018 Ram 3500 trucks. Confirm compressed length, end types, and shaft dimensions against the original assembly to ensure proper alignment and driveline fit. Inspect related driveline components, mounting points, and seals during replacement to help avoid repeat vibration concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints. The pre-balanced design supports a cleaner replacement process for Ram 3500 rear driveshaft service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808217952437,"sku":"BKKY-986-669","price":1294.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986669_Fro.jpg?v=1784183739","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-669-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}