Cardone 65-9106 Drive Shaft - Front

Cardone 65-9106 Front Drive Shaft

The Cardone 65-9106 drive shaft is a new steel front prop shaft built for direct replacement in select Dodge Ram heavy-duty applications. It is engineered to match OE form, fit, and function, with dynamic balancing for smooth operation at speed.

Part of the Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft line, this unit reflects the brand’s focus on tested driveline engineering and consistent OE-style performance. For buyers searching for a front driveshaft for a 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 3500, this part number 65-9106 is built to the required dimensions and configuration.

Key Features

• New steel drive shaft construction
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation
• Lubricated slip yokes help reduce premature wear
• Greasable design for serviceability
• 29 3/8 in. overall length, measured flange end to opposite U-joint center
• 2.5 in. tubing outer diameter

Detailed Description

Cardone 65-9106 is a front drive shaft for Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks equipped with a Dana Model 60 axle and NV241HD transfer case. The steel tube construction, OE-style dimensions, and balancing process are intended to deliver stable driveline performance and reduce vibration concerns associated with worn or out-of-spec shafts. If you need a replacement front prop shaft for a 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 or 2000-2002 Dodge Ram 3500, this unit is matched to the listed application and measurement method.

This part cross-references Dodge 52105871AB for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration from a worn or unbalanced front shaft
• Noise caused by worn slip yokes or U-joint-related movement
• Fitment issues from incorrect shaft length or tube diameter
• Loss of smooth power transfer in front driveline service
• Replacement needs after shaft damage or corrosion

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle uses the Dana Model 60 axle and NV241HD transfer case before installation. Confirm the measurement method matches the existing shaft: flange end to the center of the U-joint on the opposite side. Check overall length, tubing diameter, and front position against the removed part before final installation on the Dodge Ram 2500 or Dodge Ram 3500.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests its prop shafts to meet OE-style performance targets, with dynamic balancing used to support smooth operation and longer joint life. The part is supplied new and built for the listed application.