A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft for the 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500 and other vehicles carries power along the driveline to the front axle. This remanufactured steel shaft has universal joints that let it keep transmitting power as the suspension moves.
- Original drive shaft designs are reviewed, with design upgrades added where applicable
- All critical components of the drive shaft are tested for proper function
- 100% new universal joints are installed in the drive shaft
- Slip yoke is lubricated to prevent premature wear
- Drive shaft dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 65-9870 drive shaft
- Fits: the 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500 and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Material: Steel
- Condition: Remanufactured
Vibration that grows with speed or a clunk as you pull away can mean a worn joint or an out-of-balance prop shaft. Out-of-balance tires, a worn transmission mount or a worn rear differential can shake a truck in a similar way, so track down the source before you order a shaft.
Fits
It is a drive shaft for the 1994-1998 Dodge Ram 1500, the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, built to match O.E. form, fit and function.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Front
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Shaft diameter: 2.50 in (63.50 mm)
- Compressed length: 34.37 in (873.00 mm)
Build and materials
- Drive shaft type: Universal joint
- Shaft material: Steel
- Slip yoke: Yes
- Phased: Yes
- Pre-greased: Yes
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One drive shaft with its universal joints installed, and one instruction sheet. This listing holds one shaft, and one is all the vehicle takes.
Installation notes
- Arrives pre-greased and phased, with the yokes aligned at both ends.
- Not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 is a front drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500, and the vehicle takes one.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 is a front drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500, and the vehicle takes one.
Does this fit as a drive shaft on the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Does this fit as a drive shaft on the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Does the A1 CARDONE 65-9870 come with new universal joints?
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Does the A1 CARDONE 65-9870 come with new universal joints?
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Is the A1 CARDONE drive shaft balanced before it ships?
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Is the A1 CARDONE drive shaft balanced before it ships?
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Does this remanufactured drive shaft need a grease fitting?
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
Does this remanufactured drive shaft need a grease fitting?
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 is a front drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500, and the vehicle takes one.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 is a front drive shaft for the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 2500, and the vehicle takes one.
Does this fit as a drive shaft on the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Does this fit as a drive shaft on the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500?
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Yes. The A1 CARDONE 65-9870 front drive shaft fits the 1996-1998 Dodge Ram 3500, with one shaft per vehicle.
Does the A1 CARDONE 65-9870 come with new universal joints?
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Does the A1 CARDONE 65-9870 come with new universal joints?
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Yes. The shaft ships with 100% new universal joints installed, and an instruction sheet is included.
Is the A1 CARDONE drive shaft balanced before it ships?
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Is the A1 CARDONE drive shaft balanced before it ships?
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Yes. Each shaft is 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and increased joint life.
Does this remanufactured drive shaft need a grease fitting?
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
Does this remanufactured drive shaft need a grease fitting?
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
No. It comes pre-greased, it is not greasable, and no grease fitting is included.
