Dorman 986-670 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-670 Drive Shaft for Ford F-150

Dorman 986-670 is a complete drive shaft assembly for rear applications on select Ford F-150 trucks. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke for a direct replacement approach.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for driveline replacement
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• Steel shaft construction with 3 in. shaft diameter
• 106.5 in. drive shaft length and 105 in. compressed length
• 0.083 in. wall thickness for standard replacement use
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• Universal joints included; CV joints not included
• Fits rear position on 2015-2017 Ford F-150 with 8.8 in. axle

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft replacement is built for 2015-2017 Ford F-150 rear driveline service, including trucks equipped with an 8.8 in. axle. The assembly uses steel tubing, bolt-on ends, and a slip yoke layout to match the original driveline configuration for the listed application. Part number 986-670 is also referenced by FL3Z4R602AB and FL3Z4R602L for the same application.

For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for Ford F-150 2015-2017 models, Dorman 986-670 provides a complete assembly format that reduces the need to rebuild individual driveline components. The design includes new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, with the shaft pre-balanced before shipment.

What This Drive Shaft Helps Address

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Damage to the shaft tube or yokes
• Fitment issues from a bent or incorrect-length replacement shaft
• Service needs on rear driveline components for Ford F-150 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear axle configuration and driveline length before installation. This assembly is listed for 2015-2017 Ford F-150, rear, 8.8 in. axle applications. Confirm bolt-on end fitment, compressed length, and overall length against the original shaft before replacing the unit.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this as a standard replacement driveline assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints already incorporated into the design. The pre-balanced construction supports a straightforward replacement process for the specified Ford F-150 application.