Dorman 986-976 rear drive shaft for the 2014-2018 Ram 2500 carries engine power to the rear axle. This Dorman OE Solutions drive shaft is a two-piece steel assembly.
- Standard replacement grade, from the OE Solutions line
- Arrives fully assembled and dynamically pre-balanced
- Drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing for concentricity, uniform wall thickness and dent resistance
- All-new tubing, yokes and U-joints
- Slip yoke at end 1, bolt-on end 2 and 90-degree phasing
Quick facts
- Part: Dorman 986-976 rear drive shaft
- Fits: 2014-2018 Ram 2500
- Position: Rear
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
A vibration that rises with road speed, a clunk when you pull away from a stop, or a squeak from the joints can mean a drive shaft is worn. Before you replace this shaft, rule out unbalanced tires and worn wheel or axle bearings, which also produce vibration.
Fits
As a 2014-2018 Ram 2500 drive shaft, it is a direct-fit replacement for that truck. The truck needs one shaft running to the rear axle, and this listing is one shaft.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Rear
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 3.5 in
- Wall thickness: 0.095 in
- Drive shaft length: 94.875 in
- Compressed length: 93.875 in
- Collapsed length, yoke to bearing: 43.5 in
- Max slip: 1 in
Build and materials
- Construction: 2-piece assembly
- Material: Steel
- End 1: slip yoke
- End 2: bolt-on
- Phasing: 90 degrees
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
In the box
One drive shaft with universal joints and a grease fitting. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Installation notes
- Pre-greased and greaseable, with a grease fitting included.
- Overall length is adjustable.
Interchange: 68235636AA · 68235636AB · 68235636AC · 68235636AD
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
68235636AA, 68235636AB, 68235636AC, 68235636AD
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dorman 986-976 the Dodge Ram 2500 rear drive shaft for 2014-2018 models?
Yes. Dorman 986-976 is a direct-fit rear drive shaft for the 2014-2018 Ram 2500. This listing is one shaft.
How long is this Dodge Ram 2500 drive shaft for 2014-2018 trucks?
Dorman 986-976 is 94.875 in long and 93.875 in compressed, with 1 in of max slip.
Does this rear drive shaft come with U-joints and a grease fitting?
Yes, it comes with universal joints and a grease fitting. CV joints and an axle nut are not included.
Can worn U-joints on a rear drive shaft cause a clunk when accelerating?
Yes, worn U-joints can be one source of a clunk when pulling away, along with a vibration that rises with speed. Have a shop inspect the shaft promptly.
What is this drive shaft made of, and how thick is the wall?
The shaft is drawn over mandrel (DOM) seamless steel tubing, 3.5 in in diameter with a 0.095 in wall thickness.
