Dorman 976-888 rear drive shaft for the 1981-1989 Dodge B150 and other vehicles carries engine torque to the rear axle. This Dorman drive shaft is a one-piece steel rear assembly.
- Dorman OE Solutions line
- Arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced, ready to install
- DOM seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness and torsional strength
- All-new tubing, yokes and U-joints
- Greaseable shaft with a slip yoke at one end and a universal joint at the other
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 976-888 drive shaft
- Fits: 1981-1989 Dodge B150 and other vehicles
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A worn rear drive shaft can show up as vibration that rises with speed, a clunk when you shift or accelerate, or squeaking from a dry joint, though unbalanced tires or a worn transmission mount can be behind a vibration too, so find the cause before replacing it. This listing is one drive shaft, and the rear axle gets a single one.
Fits
This drive shaft fits a wide range of Dodge and Plymouth models, led by the 1981-1989 Dodge B150, the 1981-1989 Dodge B250 and the 1988-1989 Dodge B350. For any other Dodge or Plymouth, look up its year and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 4 in
- Length: 68 in
- Wall thickness: 0.065 in
Build and materials
- Shaft material: Steel
- Construction: 1-piece
- Universal joints: included
- Overall length: not adjustable
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One rear drive shaft with its universal joints. An axle nut is not included; plan on a new one.
Interchange: 3516661 · 4137995 · 4384452
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3516661, 4137995, 4384452
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Dorman 976-888 drive shaft fit a 1981-1989 Dodge B250?
Yes. Dorman 976-888 is listed for the 1981-1989 Dodge B250 and the 1988-1989 Dodge B350. For other models, look in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What is the Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft 976-888 made of?
Dorman 976-888 is made from drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, with a 4 in shaft diameter and a 0.065 in wall thickness.
Does this rear drive shaft come with universal joints or an axle nut?
This rear drive shaft includes its universal joints. An axle nut is not included.
Could vibration at speed be coming from the rear drive shaft?
Yes, a worn rear drive shaft can be one cause. A clunk when shifting or a squeak from a joint can also be signs of driveline wear, and a shop can inspect it, since that means getting under the vehicle.
How long is the Dorman 976-888 rear drive shaft, and is the length adjustable?
The Dorman 976-888 rear drive shaft is 68 in long, and its overall length is not adjustable. The 4 in shaft has a slip yoke at one end and a universal joint at the other.
