Dorman 986-983 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 986-983 Drive Shaft for Ram 3500

The Dorman 986-983 drive shaft is a complete replacement assembly for rear driveline service on select Ram 3500 trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints to simplify replacement on the specified applications.

• Complete drive shaft assembly for rear position service
• Pre-balanced for installation on the listed applications
• 100% new yokes, tubes, constant velocity joints, and universal joints
• Steel shaft construction with 3.5 in. shaft diameter
• Pre-greased with grease fitting included
• Bolt-on end 1 and bolt-on end 2 design
• Phased at 90 degrees with 1 in. max slip
• Standard replacement grade
• Compressed length: 82 in.; drive shaft length: 83 in.

Detailed Product Overview

Built for rear driveline replacement on 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 and 2011-2012 Ram 3500 trucks, this Dorman 986-983 drive shaft is engineered as a direct-fit assembly for the listed vehicles. The steel shaft uses a 0.095 in. wall thickness, bolt-on ends, and a phased design to match the original driveline layout. This part cross-references OE numbers 52853217AA and 52853217AB for the same application.

For Ram 3500 owners searching for a rear drive shaft replacement, Dorman 986-983 provides a complete assembly approach that reduces the need to rebuild individual driveline components. It is listed for 2007-2012 Ram 3500 rear applications and is intended for vehicles that match the fitment details shown below.

Common Problems This Part Can 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
• Excess play caused by driveline wear
• Service needs on a rear drive shaft for Ram 3500 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, flange-to-flange length, and rear position before installation. Confirm bolt-on end style, phased orientation, and the vehicle’s original driveline configuration on 2007-2010 Dodge Ram 3500 and 2011-2012 Ram 3500 models. Inspect mating surfaces and driveline hardware condition during service, and follow factory torque specifications during installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this drive shaft as a complete standard replacement assembly with new driveline components and pre-balanced construction for the listed applications. The part is built to match the specified fitment and dimensional requirements for rear Ram 3500 service.