Keep steering input traveling from the wheel down to the steering gear with this Dorman steering shaft, part number 425-280. It is a lower intermediate steering shaft built to directly replace the original equipment. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2011-2013 Ram 1500, 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2011-2013 Ram 2500, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
Dorman tests this shaft to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and precision-machines it for a tight, secure fit.
- Precise fit: Engineered within strict tolerances to take the place of the original shaft on the listed trucks.
- Safety tested: Each design meets rigorous regulatory standards intended to protect the driver in a collision.
- Durability tested: Built to meet thorough torsional, tensile, fatigue and other durability testing.
- Corrosion resistant: Salt spray tested and finished with a premium coating.
Signs a worn lower intermediate shaft may need replacing include clunking or knocking felt through the steering wheel, excess play, or a binding or notchy feel when turning. These symptoms can have other causes, so diagnose the steering system first. If the shaft is at fault, this Dorman intermediate steering shaft replaces it. Follow the vehicle service information for installation and fastener reuse.
Interchange: 10-81020
55351285AB · 55351285AC · 55351285AD · SK425280 · 1081020
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
55351285AB, 55351285AC, 55351285AD, 10-81020, SK425280
