Send torque smoothly from the transmission to the rear axle with the Dorman - OE Solutions Rear 3-Piece Steel Driveshaft Assembly (976-242). It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty and 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty (all engines), arriving fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast, hassle-free installation.
- Premium DOM shaft: made from drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and greater torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
- All-new construction: built with 100% new—not remanufactured—tubing, yokes, and U-joints.
- Serviceable driveline: greaseable, with an adjustable overall length and a slip yoke to accommodate driveline movement.
- Ready ends: one bolt-on end and one universal-joint end.
The 3-piece assembly has a 3.5 in shaft diameter, a 0.083 in wall thickness, and a 124.3 in overall length, all steel. Engineered and built in the United States, it ships in protective foam-in-place packaging. A worn driveshaft can produce driveline vibration or clunking; if a failed driveshaft assembly is the cause, this replaces it as one balanced unit. CV joints and an axle nut are not included. This listing includes 1 driveshaft.
Manufacturer part number 976-242 (also 976242).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What vehicles does this driveshaft fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 2011-2016 Ford F-450 Super Duty and 2011-2016 Ford F-550 Super Duty (all engines). Confirm your vehicle in the Buyer's Guide tab.
Does it arrive ready to install?
Yes. The assembly ships fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced for a fast installation, in protective foam-in-place packaging.
What is the shaft made from?
Drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, offering superior concentricity, uniform wall thickness, and greater torsional strength and dent resistance than standard welded steel.
Are CV joints or an axle nut included?
No. CV joints and an axle nut are not included. The assembly ships with 100% new—not remanufactured—tubing, yokes, and U-joints, and is greaseable.
What are signs my driveshaft may need replacing?
Driveline vibration, clunking on acceleration, or U-joint noise can be signs. Diagnose the cause first, since other driveline parts can produce similar symptoms.
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