Cardone 65-3040 Drive Shaft - Front

Remanufactured Front Driveshaft for Ram 3500

Cardone 65-3040 is a remanufactured front driveshaft for 2013-2018 Ram 3500 applications. Built as a steel prop shaft with bolt-on ends, pre-greased universal joints, and a slip yoke, it is balanced for smooth operation across a wide range of driving conditions.

The Cardone remanufactured driveshaft / prop shaft line focuses on restoring critical driveline function with tested components and design review where improvements can be made. For Ram 3500 front driveline service, 65-3040 is built to deliver consistent rotation and reduced vibration at speed.

Key Features

• Fits 2013-2018 Ram 3500, front
• Cardone part number 65-3040
• Remanufactured steel driveshaft / prop shaft
• Bolt-on end connections for direct driveline attachment
• Pre-greased universal joints included
• Slip yoke included
• Phased for proper driveline alignment
• 100% dynamically balanced for vibration control

Detailed Description

This Cardone 65-3040 front driveshaft is engineered for Ram 3500 trucks that need a replacement prop shaft with correct length, balance, and joint configuration. The shaft measures 37.17 inches compressed length and uses a 2.50-inch steel tube with bolt-on ends. Universal joints are included, while the design does not use CV joints or a grease fitting. The unit is pre-greased and phased to support proper installation and driveline operation.

Cardone remanufactured prop shafts are inspected for critical function and built with attention to original design details. Where applicable, design updates are incorporated to improve durability over the original part. If you are searching for a front driveshaft for a 2013 Ram 3500, 2014 Ram 3500, 2015 Ram 3500, 2016 Ram 3500, 2017 Ram 3500, or 2018 Ram 3500, part number 65-3040 is the direct replacement to review.

This part cross-references 5146800AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Driveline vibration during acceleration or highway driving
• Clunking or noise from worn universal joints
• Excessive play in the front prop shaft assembly
• Imbalance-related shaking from a damaged driveshaft
• Failure of the original front shaft on Ram 3500 trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify compressed length, end type, and front position before installation. Confirm the shaft is phased correctly and inspect mating flanges, yokes, and related driveline components for wear before mounting the replacement. Because this unit uses bolt-on ends and includes a slip yoke, proper alignment during installation is important for smooth operation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured driveshafts are built using controlled quality processes, with critical components tested for proper function and each prop shaft dynamically balanced before release. That balance helps support vibration-free performance at speed and consistent driveline operation in Ram 3500 front applications.