{"product_id":"dorman-986-965-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 986-965 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Ford F-150\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft assembly is a direct-fit replacement for rear applications on the 2019-2020 Ford F-150 with an 8.8 in. axle. Part number 986-965 arrives pre-balanced and assembled with new yokes, steel tubing, and joints for a straightforward driveline repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2019-2020 Ford F-150, rear, 8.8 in. axle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete drive shaft assembly for OE-style replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced for installation readiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% new yokes and steel shaft construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke end 1 and bolt-on end 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-greased with universal joints included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompressed length: 56.125 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 3 in.; wall thickness: 0.083 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 986-965 is a standard replacement drive shaft built for rear driveline service on the Ford F-150. It uses a steel shaft with a 56.125 in. compressed length, a 3 in. shaft diameter, and a 0.083 in. wall thickness. The assembly is pre-greased and includes universal joints, while the slip yoke and bolt-on end configuration supports a direct replacement for the listed application. This part cross-references Ford OE number JL3Z4602B for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Repair Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration or driveline shake from a worn shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or noise from worn universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamage to yokes, tubes, or shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService replacement after driveline wear on a rear Ford F-150\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestoring proper rear driveline operation on 2019-2020 Ford F-150 models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear axle configuration before ordering; this part is listed for 8.8 in. axle applications only. Confirm compressed length, end types, and flange-to-flange measurements against the original shaft before installation. Inspect mating surfaces, driveline angles, and related mounts during service to help ensure proper fitment on the Ford F-150.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete replacement assembly with new yokes, tubes, and joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. Part number 986-965 is built to standard replacement specifications for the confirmed 2019-2020 Ford F-150 rear application.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52808221884597,"sku":"BKKY-986-965","price":346.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_986965_FRO.jpg?v=1784184461","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-986-965-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}