Dorman 976-242 rear drive shaft for the 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty and other vehicles carries engine torque from the transmission to the rear axle. It is a three-piece steel assembly with a slip yoke.
- Delivered fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing with a 0.083 in wall
- Tubing, yokes and U-joints are all new components
- Greaseable shaft with an adjustable overall length
- Dorman OE Solutions line, standard replacement grade
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 976-242 drive shaft
- Fits: 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Vibration at highway speed, a clunk when pulling away or shifting, or grease leaking from a joint can mean the drive shaft is worn. An out-of-balance tire or a worn transmission mount can be behind those signs too, so find the cause before buying a new shaft.
Fits
It is listed for the 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty and the 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty Cab & Chassis trucks with 4x2, dual rear wheels, the 6.7L V8 diesel and a wheelbase of about 188.8 in.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
- Length: 124.3 in
- Wall thickness: 0.083 in
- Overall length: adjustable
Build and materials
- Construction: 3-piece assembly, dynamically pre-balanced
- Shaft material: Steel
- Ends: bolt-on at one end, universal joint at the other
- Slip yoke: yes
- Greaseable: yes
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft; the trucks take one. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Interchange: BC3Z4R602BG · BC3Z4R602LL · BC3Z4R602PJ
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
BC3Z4R602BG, BC3Z4R602LL, BC3Z4R602PJ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dorman drive shaft 976-242 right for the 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty?
Yes. Dorman 976-242 is listed for the 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty Cab & Chassis with 4x2, dual rear wheels and the 6.7L V8 diesel.
What are the length and diameter of this rear drive shaft?
The shaft is 124.3 in long and 3.5 in across, with a 0.083 in wall. Dorman 976-242 is made from seamless drawn over mandrel (DOM) steel tubing.
Does the Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft come with CV joints?
No. Dorman 976-242 is one drive shaft with new yokes, tubing and U-joints. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Can vibration at speed come from a worn rear drive shaft?
Yes, a worn joint or an out-of-balance shaft can cause vibration, a clunk when pulling away, or grease leaking at a joint. A shop can test the driveline to find the cause.
Is this 3-piece steel drive shaft greaseable?
Yes. This drive shaft is greaseable, has a slip yoke, and its overall length is adjustable.
