Rear Drive Shaft for 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 & More - Dorman 946-344

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$1,314.99
MPN: 946-344
Item Package Code: EA
Part Has Core (Y/N): N
Item Package Quantity: 1
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Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:946-344
Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:946-344
$1,314.99

Carry torque back to the rear axle with the Dorman drive shaft 946-344, a rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly that arrives fully assembled, dynamically pre-balanced and ready to install. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 2500, 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 3500 and 2010-2017 GMC Savana 2500, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.

  • Ready to install: Delivered fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast, straightforward installation.
  • Premium shaft: Made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing that offers superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and more torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
  • All-new construction: Built with 100% new tubing, yokes and U-joints.
  • Protective packaging: Ships in foam-in-place packaging designed to keep the assembly in the same install-ready condition it had when it left the manufacturing facility.

Specifications: 3.5 in shaft diameter, 0.083 in wall thickness, 98.406 in length and a steel shaft. End 1 is a slip yoke and end 2 is a universal joint. The shaft is greaseable and its overall length is adjustable. CV joints and an axle nut are not included. Package contents: one driveshaft. Grade: standard replacement. Country of origin: United States.

If a worn or damaged driveshaft is the cause of driveline vibration or a clunk when shifting into gear, this Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft replaces the rear driveshaft assembly. Diagnose the cause before replacing, since other driveline parts can produce similar symptoms.

Interchange: 20919637 · 20934050 · 22759554 · 25957033

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

20919637, 20934050, 22759554, 25957033

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this drive shaft fit the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 2500?

Yes. The 946-344 is listed as a direct-fit rear driveshaft for the 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 2500 and 2010-2017 Chevrolet Express 3500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for your exact vehicle.

What are the dimensions of the 946-344?

The shaft has a 3.5 in diameter, a 0.083 in wall thickness and a 98.406 in length. It has a slip yoke on one end and a universal joint on the other.

Are CV joints or an axle nut included?

No. The package contains one driveshaft. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.

Does the driveshaft need to be balanced before installation?

It arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, so it is ready for installation. The shaft is also greaseable.

What are signs a drive shaft may need replacing?

Common signs include vibration that grows with speed, a clunk when shifting into gear, and squeaking or play at the U-joints. Diagnose the cause first, since other driveline parts can cause similar symptoms.