Cardone 65-5002 Drive Shaft - Front

Front Driveshaft for Toyota 4Runner

Cardone 65-5002 is a new front drive shaft for select Toyota 4Runner applications, built to match OE form, fit, and function. It is engineered as a steel prop shaft with precise balancing for smooth driveline operation in the Toyota 4Runner front driveline.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction
• Length: 28 15/16 in. (735 mm)
• Tubing outer diameter: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm)
• Measurement taken from flange face to flange face
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation and longer joint life
• Greasable design for serviceability
• Slip yokes are lubricated to help reduce premature wear
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function

Detailed Description

Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft 65-5002 is part of the Cardone driveshaft line, which focuses on engineered replacement prop shafts for OE-style driveline performance. This front drive shaft is designed for Toyota 4Runner models that require a 28 15/16 in. (735 mm) flange-to-flange measurement, and it is balanced to reduce vibration across operating speeds. For buyers searching for a Toyota 4Runner front driveshaft, Toyota 4Runner prop shaft replacement, or Cardone 65-5002 drive shaft, this unit provides a direct-fit replacement approach with steel tubing and greasable service points.

Compatible With 2003-2021 Toyota 4Runner, front. Compatible With 2022-2024 Toyota 4Runner, front remanufactured driveshaft / prop shaft applications. This part cross-references Toyota 3714060380 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration at speed
• Worn or noisy front prop shaft operation
• Premature wear related to dry slip yokes
• Fitment issues from incorrect shaft length or flange-to-flange measurement
• Loss of smooth power transfer through the front driveline

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the flange-to-flange measurement before installation and confirm the vehicle’s front driveline application. This shaft is measured from end of flange face to end of flange face, so matching the original length is important for proper fit. Inspect related driveline components, including joints and mounting points, before installing the replacement shaft on a Toyota 4Runner.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests prop shafts to meet OE performance targets, and each unit is dynamically balanced for vibration-free operation. The product is new and built for long-term driveline service in supported Toyota 4Runner applications.