Cardone 65-9540 Drive Shaft - Front

Cardone Front Drive Shaft for Ram and Dodge

Cardone 65-9540 is a new steel front drive shaft built for select Ram 2500, Ram 3500, Dodge Ram 2500, and Dodge Ram 3500 applications. It is engineered to match OE form, fit, and function, with dynamic balancing for smooth operation at speed.

Key Features

• Steel drive shaft construction for driveline service
• Built to match OE form, fit, and function
• 100% dynamically balanced at 3200 RPM for vibration-free operation
• Lubricated slip yokes to help prevent premature wear
• New unit with 31 13/16 in. (808 mm) length
• 2.5 in. (63.5 mm) tubing outer diameter

Product Details

The Cardone Driveshaft / Prop Shaft line focuses on testing and engineering prop shafts to deliver consistent driveline performance. Part number 65-9540 is measured from flange face to flange face and is built as a direct replacement for front driveline service on 2003-2013 Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks. This part cross-references Dodge 52105934AE for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2013 Ram 2500, front; supplied as new; with 31-13/16 in. (808 mm) long driveshaft; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of flange face.
• Fits 2011-2013 Ram 3500, front; supplied as new; with 31-13/16 in. (808 mm) long driveshaft; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of flange face.
• Fits 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, front; supplied as new; with 31-13/16 in. (808 mm) long driveshaft; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of flange face.
• Fits 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, front; supplied as new; with 31-13/16 in. (808 mm) long driveshaft; measurement taken from end of flange face to end of flange face.

What It Helps Address

• Driveline vibration at highway speeds
• Noise from an out-of-balance front driveshaft
• Wear related to slip yoke movement
• Replacement needs after driveline damage or corrosion
• Fitment issues when restoring OE-length front shaft geometry

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify flange-to-flange length before installation and confirm the front position matches the vehicle application. Compare the original shaft dimensions, tubing diameter, and mounting points to the replacement part number 65-9540 before service. Proper driveline alignment and torque checks help support smooth operation after installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers and tests its prop shafts to meet OE performance targets, and each unit is dynamically balanced for vibration-free operation. The lubricated slip yokes are designed to reduce premature wear during normal driveline use.