Dorman 986-947 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-947 Drive Shaft for Ram 3500 DRW

Dorman 986-947 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select Ram 3500 dual rear wheel applications. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, universal joints, and a slip yoke for a direct replacement approach on 2019-2023 Ram 3500 rear driveline service.

Key Features

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear position service
• Pre-balanced for installation readiness
• 100% new yokes, tubes, and universal joints
• Slip yoke end and bolt-on end configuration
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Phased at 90 degrees for driveline alignment
• Standard replacement grade for OE-style service

Detailed Description

This Dorman drive shaft is engineered for 2019-2023 Ram 3500 rear applications with dual rear wheels (DRW). The assembly measures 90.875 in. collapsed flange face to flange face, with a 91.875 in. drive shaft length and 0.095 in. wall thickness. It uses a slip yoke at one end and a bolt-on connection at the other, and it includes universal joints while CV joints are not included. For Ram 3500 driveline repair, part number 986-947 provides a complete replacement solution that reduces the need to rebuild individual shaft components.

This part cross-references OE numbers 68305662AC and 68508708AA for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Vibration from a worn or out-of-balance rear driveshaft
• Clunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints
• Excessive play from damaged yokes or shaft tubing
• Service issues on Ram 3500 rear DRW driveline assemblies
• Replacement needs after shaft wear, corrosion, or impact damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before ordering. Fits 2019-2023 Ram 3500, rear, w/Dual Rear Wheels (DRW). Confirm flange-to-flange length, slip yoke engagement, and phased orientation during installation. Because this assembly is pre-balanced, avoid altering component orientation unless required by the vehicle setup. Part number 986-947 should be matched to the vehicle’s driveline configuration and OE reference numbers before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component built with new major wear parts and pre-balanced for service readiness. The design focuses on restoring driveline function with a complete shaft assembly rather than rebuilding worn individual pieces.