Rear Driveshaft Parts for 2003-up Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500 Trucks
The rear driveshafts on 2003 and newer Dodge Ram 2500, 3500, 4500 and Dodge Ram 5500 4x4 trucks use conventional single Carden universal joints. The front of the shaft has a Slip Yoke which slides into the rear of the transmission or transfer case. A flange yoke connects the rear of your driveshaft to the rear axle companion flange. Short wheelbase trucks will have a simple one-piece shaft with 2 universal joints. Longer wheel base models have 2 piece drive lines with a Center Bearing to support the middle of the shaft assembly. Most rear driveshaft for these trucks use steel tubing, however some drivetrain combinations will have aluminum driveshafts.

While the basic configuration of the shafts is the same for all years, the actual components used will vary depending upon the year and engine/transmission combination. At least three different universal joints have been used so you have to identify your specific components before ordering the correct replacements.

All Dodge Ram 2500 to 5500 series trucks plus the Sterling Bullet based on the same chassis are now built in Mexico as are most of the original equipment rear driveshaft parts.

Boots
2003 and newer Dodge Ram trucks with two piece rear driveshafts supported by a Center Bearing have a midship slip joint protected by a rubber boot. A boot protected driveshaft slip joint will usually outlast the truck as as long as the boot is intact and there is some grease on the splines. If your Boot is damaged, REPLACE IT! If your Boot is OK, but you are doing other driveshaft service, always clean and grease the splines AND replace the clamps! Link to Vehicle Make or Category Links

Click to enlarge		 QU50210 Boot Clamp for Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500. Genuine original equipment rear driveshaft boot clamp is an exact replacement for your factory clamps.
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Click to enlarge		 QU50234 Rear Drive Shaft Boot with two QU50210 boot clamps for 2003-up Ram 2500 and 3500 with center (carrier) bearings and two piece rear drive shafts. 
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Center Bearing Kits and Parts
The maximum length a steel tube driveshaft can run without support is about 5'. For most 4x2 and longer wheel base 4x4 trucks, this means a two part rear driveshaft (Propeller Shaft) with a pressed on Center Bearing (also known as Midship Support Bearing or Carrier Bearing) must be used to support the center of the driveshaft.  
Click to enlarge QK3066 Center Bearing Kit for 2003-up 2500 and 3500 Dodge Ram trucks with American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) unitized Square Housing Center Bearing. Complete kit includes:  new Center Bearing, Bearing Retainer, two Boot Clamps, and blue Threadlocker.  Bearing Made in U.S.A. or Imported, Clamps Made in Canada, Bearing Retainer Made in U.S.A.
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Click to enlarge QK3090 Round Center Bearing Kit for 2007 and newer Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with round center bearing assemblies.
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Click to enlarge 		QU40816 for 2002-up Ram 1500 Trucks with American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) unitized Square Housing Center Bearing. Made in Mexico
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Complete Assemblies
     
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Flange Yokes
2003 and newer Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks have flange yokes at the back of the driveshaft that mate to a companion flange on your AAM rear axle. The mating surface my be flat or serrated depending upon the year. Since Dodge has used several different u-joint sizes, you must verify both the u-joint size and mating surface type before ordering your new flange yoke.  
QU50381 Dodge AAM 1415 Series Rear Driveshaft Flange Yoke is a genuine original equipment part for 2003 and newer Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with automatic transmissons and/or gas V8 engines. These driveshaft flange yokes are made to fit QU50469 AAM 1415 series universal joints. The cup diameter is 1-3/16" and the overall width of the universal joint is 4.178".
QU51014 Dodge AAM 1485 Series Rear Driveshaft Flange Yoke is a genuine original equipment part for 2003 and newer Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with manual transmissons and Cummins Diesel or gas V10 engines. These driveshaft flange yokes are made to fit QU40766 AAM 1485 series universal joints. The cup diameter is 1-3/8" and the overall width of the universal joint is 4.178".
QU40853 Dodge AAM 1555 Series Serrated Rear Driveshaft Flange Yoke is a genuine original equipment part for many 2007 and newer Dodge Ram 2500 to Ram 5500 trucks with Cummins Diesel engines. The cup diameter is 1-3/8" and the overall width of the universal joint is 4.965".
     
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Manuals
  An awful lot driveshaft parts are wrecked by the slam-bang methods of universal joint replacement used by most people doing driveshaft service. Your Double Cardan driveshaft components are machined to incredibly precise specifications and can be easily damaged by either poor service procedures or makeshift tools (or both). Our Driveshaft Manuals guide you through the various driveshaft service jobs using clear color photographs and detailed text.  
TM3000 Driveshaft Service Manual Order print or download versions of the complete manual or download individual chapters that cover all aspects of 4x4 and light truck driveshaft service.
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Miscellaneous
     
PP14 Pyroplex® Protection ES Synthetic Grease provides extended service protection under the harshest on and off road conditions! This new NLGI #2 GC-LB grease is Hydro-Activated™ to become tackier when exposed to moisture. Offers superior corrosion and wear protection in a variety of environments. Provides excellent low and high temperature performance. Use to lubricate the CV Ball and Slip Yoke prior to assembly and for your greaseable universal joints.
S9978 Medium Strength Blue 242 Threadlocker is used on the bolt threads that attach your driveshaft to the transfer case and front axle.
S9975 Anti-Seize Lubricant will keep the CV flange from rusting to the rear axle or transfer case output flange when applied the male-female pilot that centers the shaft flange to the gearbox flange.
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Rebuild Kits, Premium (Torque King®)
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Rebuild Kits, Standard (QUAD 4x4)
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Slip Stubs
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Slip Yokes
Dodge has used a number of rear output driveshaft slip yokes for 2003 and newer Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. All these yokes are made for AAM series universal joints. Gas V8 and most Rams with automatic transmissions will use AAM 1415 series u-joints with 1-3/16" diameter cups. Most Diesel trucks with manual transmissions have 4.178" wide, 1485 series u-joints with 1-3/8" diameter cups. Guys, I wish it was simpler, but before ordering your new slip yoke, you must verify the u-joint size, spline count, and length PLUS decide on a dampened or undampened style yoke.  

QU40495 1485 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV5600 4x2 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to 2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 4x2 Cummins Diesel or gas V10 trucks with New Venture NV5600 6 speed manual transmissions with 31 spline output shafts and AAM series 1485 u-joints having 1-3/8" diameter cups.
QU50430 Long 1415 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Plated Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1415 series u-joints having 1-3/16" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-9/16".
QU50431 Long 1415 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1415 series u-joints having 1-3/16" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-9/16".
QU50432 Short 1415 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1415 series u-joints having 1-3/16" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-25/64".
QU40501 Short 1415 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke with Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1415 series u-joints having 1-3/16" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-25/64".
QU50441 1485 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke without Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1485 series u-joints having 1-3/8" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-9/16".

QU40521 1485 Series Dodge Ram New Venture NV271D, NV273D 4x4 Rear Driveshaft Slip Yoke with Vibration Dampener for 2003 to current Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 New Venture NV271D or NV273D transfer cases and AAM 1485 series u-joints having 1-3/8" diameter cups. Length from center of u-joint hole to end of spline is 9-9/16".
     
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Tube Yokes
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Universal Joints
Dodge has used several sizes of rear driveshaft universal joints for 2003 and newer Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks. Always verify your cup diameter and overall u-joint width before ordering replacement universal joints! Most gasoline powered trucks and many automatic transmission equipped Diesel models use the medium size. Most Diesel, manual transmission pickups and early chassis cab vehicles will have the large size which is available in both greaseable and non-greaseable versions. 2007-on Ram 3500 to 5500 chassis cab trucks typically have the extra large u-joint, but again, verify what YOUR truck has before ordering! Link To Our Dodge Web Page Index
QU50469 Medium Size Rear Universal Joint for 2003-up Dodge Ram Rear Driveshafts is a genuine AAM 1415 series rear universal joint with 1-3/16" diameter cups and an overall installed width of just under 4-3/16".
QU40766 Large Size Rear Universal Joint for 2003-up Dodge Ram Diesel Heavy Duty and 6 Speed Rear Driveshafts is a genuine AAM 1485 series rear universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups and an overall installed width of just under 4-3/16".
TK40508 Torque King® Large Size Greaseable Large Size Rear Universal Joint for 2003-up Dodge Ram Diesel Heavy Duty and 6 Speed Rear Driveshafts is a cold-forged 1485 series rear universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups and an overall installed width of just under 4-3/16".
QU50253 Extra Large Size Rear Universal Joint for 2007-up Dodge Ram Diesel Chassis Cab Rear Driveshafts is a genuine AAM 1555 series rear universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups and an overall installed width of just under 4-31/32".
  TK40891 Torque King® Extra Large Size Rear Universal Joint for 2007-up Dodge Ram Diesel Chassis Cab Rear Driveshafts is a cold-forged 1555 series rear universal joint with 1-3/8" diameter cups and an overall installed width of just under 4-31/32".
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