Dorman - OE Solutions Drive Shaft P/N:946-682
Keep power flowing to the rear axle of your heavy-duty truck with the Dorman drive shaft 946-516, a rear 2-piece steel driveshaft assembly that arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast, hassle-free installation. It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2008-2010 Dodge RAM 4500 and 5500, plus the 2011-2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 (all engines) — see the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your vehicle.
Part specs measure a 4-inch shaft diameter, a 0.095-inch wall thickness, and a 109.87-inch overall length. The axle nut and CV joints are not included. Made in the United States, this assembly ships in protective foam-in-place packaging to arrive in install-ready condition.
Interchange: 52123030AB · 52123030AC
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Does the Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft 946-516 fit my truck?
It's a rear driveshaft for the 2008-2010 Dodge RAM 4500 and 5500 and the 2011-2018 RAM 4500 and 5500 (all engines). Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your exact vehicle.
Does it come assembled and balanced?
Yes — it ships fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, so it's ready for a fast installation without extra prep work.
What is this driveshaft made of?
It's built from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, with a 4-inch shaft diameter, a 0.095-inch wall thickness, and a 109.87-inch overall length.
Is the driveshaft greaseable or adjustable?
Yes — the assembly is greaseable, and it uses a slip yoke that allows the overall length to be adjusted during installation.
Are the axle nut and CV joints included?
No — the axle nut and CV joints are not included. Consult the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.