Front CV Axle Shaft for 2012-2021 Ram 1500 & More - TrakMotive CH-8256

$178.99

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft CH-8256 - view 2

TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft CH-8256 - view 3

Part number: CH-8256

UPC: 844084012562

Condition: New

Weight: 20.90 LBS

Item Package Quantity: 1

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TrakMotive CV Axle Shaft P/N:CH-8256

$178.99

Description

TrakMotive CH-8256 front CV axle shaft for the 2012-2021 Ram 1500 and other vehicles sends engine drive torque to the front wheel. Flexing joints at both ends let it keep driving the wheel as the suspension moves and the wheel steers.

Neoprene boots on both the inboard and outboard joints
Self-locking axle nut included
Female inboard joint with 29 splines
Conventional outboard joint with 33 splines

Quick facts

Part: TrakMotive CH-8256 CV axle shaft
Fits: 2012-2021 Ram 1500 and other vehicles
Position: Front
Condition: New

A clicking noise in turns, vibration under acceleration or grease thrown from a split boot can be signs of a worn axle. These signs alone do not prove the axle is the problem, since a worn wheel bearing can also make noise.

Fits

It fits the 2012-2021 Ram 1500 and the 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic, and each takes two. This listing is one shaft, and both front sides are normally replaced together.

Specifications

Fit and size

Position: Front
Quantity per vehicle: 2
Overall compressed length: 619 mm (24.37 in)
Axle nut thread size: M24x2
Axle nut hex size: 36 mm
Axle nut height: 23 mm, length: 41 mm

Build and materials

Boot material: neoprene (inboard and outboard)
Axle nut locking type: self-lock
ABS tone ring: not included
Condition: New
Warranty: TrakMotive limited lifetime warranty
Country of origin: China

In the box

One CV axle shaft and one self-locking axle nut. The ABS tone ring is not included.

Interchange: 66-3740 · CH-8-8623
139256 · NCV10040 · 72031 · 72031XD · 68028398AA · 68028398AB · 68028398AC · RL028398AA · CH10538

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Vehicles it fits

Interchange numbers

This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:

139256, 66-3740, NCV10040, 72031, 72031XD, CH-8-8623, 68028398AA, 68028398AB, 68028398AC, RL028398AA, CH10538, CH-8256

Buyer's Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this CV axle for the 2012-2021 Ram 1500 a front axle?

Yes, TrakMotive CH-8256 is a front CV axle shaft, and it also fits the 2019-2021 Ram 1500 Classic; each vehicle takes two.

What comes with this TrakMotive CV axle?

This front CV axle shaft comes with a self-locking axle nut. The ABS tone ring is not included.

How many splines does this TrakMotive CV axle shaft have?

TrakMotive CH-8256 has 29 splines on the female inboard joint and 33 splines on the conventional outboard joint. Its overall compressed length is 619 mm (24.37 in).

Why does my front CV axle click when turning?

A clicking noise in turns can be a sign of a worn CV joint, and so can grease thrown around a split boot. Have the axle checked promptly rather than driving on it.

What is the axle nut size for the 2012-2021 Ram 1500 CV axle?

The self-locking axle nut that comes with this axle has an M24x2 thread and a 36 mm hex.