Dorman 976-748 rear drive shaft for the 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and other vehicles carries engine torque to the rear axle. It is a two-piece steel assembly with a slip yoke, so its overall length adjusts.
- Delivered fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, ready to install
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness and torsional strength
- New tubing, yokes and U-joints in the assembly
- Part of the Dorman OE Solutions line
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 976-748 drive shaft
- Fits: 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn or damaged drive shaft can show up as vibration that rises with speed, a clunk when you take off or shift, or a dented or cracked tube. Before you replace the drive shaft, rule out unbalanced tires and other driveline parts first, since they can cause a similar vibration.
Fits
This is a drive shaft for the 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and the 2013-2018 Ram 3500; each takes one.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
- Wall thickness: 0.095 in
- Overall length: 90.25 in
- Compressed length: 89.25 in
- Ends: bolt-on at both ends
Build and materials
- Construction: 2-piece drive shaft assembly
- Shaft material: Steel
- Slip yoke: Yes
- U-joints: Included
- Greaseable: No
- Grade: Standard replacement
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft with its U-joints. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Interchange: 5146487AA · 5146487AB · 5146487AC · 5146487AD
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Dorman drive shaft a fit for the 2013-2018 Ram 3500?
Yes. Dorman 976-748 is a rear drive shaft listed for the 2013-2018 Ram 3500 and the 2013-2018 Ram 2500, and each takes one.
Which joints are included with this rear drive shaft?
It includes U-joints but not CV joints or an axle nut. The listing is one drive shaft.
What size is the shaft tube on the Dorman 976-748?
Dorman 976-748 has a 3.5 in shaft diameter and a 0.095 in wall. Overall length is 90.25 in, or 89.25 in compressed.
Can a worn drive shaft cause a clunk when I shift?
Yes, a clunk on takeoff or shifting can be a sign, as can vibration that grows with speed or a dented or cracked tube. Have it inspected promptly instead of driving on it.
What is the Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft made of?
This two-piece assembly uses steel drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless tubing, and its yokes and U-joints are new. It is built in the United States.
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