{"product_id":"dorman-986-957-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-957 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Dodge Ram 2500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-957 is a complete rear drive shaft assembly for select 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 trucks with Sales Code DHH and the 241 transfer case. It is pre-balanced and built with all-new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1996-2002 Dodge Ram 2500, rear, with Sales Code DHH (Shift-On-The-Fly, 241 Transfer Case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly with 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 in. compressed length and 0.083 in. wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke end on one side and universal joint end on the other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhased at 0 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased design; grease fitting not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard replacement grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft is built for rear driveline service on the Dodge Ram 2500 and follows the original application requirements for the listed trucks. The aluminum shaft, 4 in. diameter, and 70 in. drive shaft length support a direct-fit replacement for worn or damaged driveline components. Part number 986-957 is also referenced by 52099195 for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems It Can Help Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to the shaft tube, yokes, or related driveline components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play caused by excessive wear in the original assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues on rear driveshafts in Ram 2500 trucks with the specified transfer case setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s Sales Code DHH and 241 transfer case before ordering. Confirm the rear position, compressed length, and end types match the original shaft. Inspect transfer case and axle connection points for wear before installation, and torque fasteners to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this assembly as a standard replacement driveline component with new major wear parts already installed and balanced for service. Part number 986-957 is built to replace the original rear driveshaft configuration on the listed Dodge Ram 2500 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808221655221,"sku":"BKKY-986-957","price":769.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986957_FRO.jpg?v=1784184413","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-957-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}