/live/media/QR/QR_57437X_Fro.jpg)
Dana Spicer 5-7437X Universal Joint
| Brand | Dana Spicer 5-7437X |
|---|---|
| Position | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle, Rear Driveshaft at Transmission, Front Driveshaft at Front Axle, and Rear Driveshaft at Support Bearing |
| Bearing Cap Diameter (1) | 1.125 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter (2) | 1.062 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter A (mm) | 28.6 |
| Bearing Cap Diameter B (mm) | 27 |
| Bearing Cap Type | Round |
| Bearing Cap Type A | Isr |
| Bearing Cap Type B | Osr |
| Converts This Series | 7290 |
| Greaseable | N |
| Hardware Included | N |
| Length A (In) | 2.625 |
| Length A (mm) | 66.7 |
| Length B (In) | 3.625 |
| Length B (mm) | 92.1 |
| Material | Steel |
| OEM Mfg | Detroit |
| OEM Series | 7290/1330 |
| Snap Ring Included | Y |
| Snap Ring Type | External, internal |
| SR(1)Brng Cap to Brng Cap(OSR) | 2.625 |
| SR(2)Brng Cap to Brng Cap(OSR) | 3.625 |
| To This Series | 1330/spl25 |
| Type | Osr/isr style |
| Product line | HGVF |
| Fits | Dodge · 48 vehicles |
OE direct replacement. Built to match the 7290/1330 series conversion.
Steel construction. Delivers strength for demanding driveline service.
Snap rings included. External and internal rings are provided for installation.
Cross-references Autolite 458, SKF UJ458 and Spicer 5-3227X for the same application. See all 8.
Spicer Life Series Conversion U-Joint
Dana Spicer 5-7437X is a Spicer Life Series (SPL) universal joint built for driveline service where mixed-series conversion is required. It combines a 1330/SPL25 side with a 7290 side to support specific Dodge rear and front driveshaft applications, including Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 fitments.
With steel construction, non-greasable operation, and included snap rings, this universal joint is specified for direct replacement in select rear axle, front axle, transmission, and support bearing positions.
Key Features
- Part number: 5-7437X
- Spicer Life Series (SPL) conversion universal joint
- OSR/ISR style with round bearing caps
- Steel construction for driveline durability
- Non-greasable design for low-maintenance service
- External and internal snap rings included
- Converts 7290 series applications to 1330/SPL25
- OEM series reference: 7290/1330
Product Details
Spicer Life Series universal joints are engineered for demanding driveline use and are known for strong bearing capacity and reduced maintenance requirements. Dana Spicer 5-7437X uses 1.125-inch and 1.062-inch bearing cap diameters, with 2.625-inch and 3.625-inch cap-to-cap lengths, to match the listed conversion applications. This makes it a practical replacement when servicing a Dodge Ram 1500 rear driveshaft at rear axle, a Dodge Ram 2500 front driveshaft at front axle, or a Dodge Dakota rear driveshaft at transmission.
This part cross-references SKF UJ458 and Spicer 5-3227X for the same application.
Common Problems This Part Addresses
- Driveline vibration from worn universal joint bearings
- Clunking or driveline lash during acceleration and deceleration
- Need for a 1330 X 7290 conversion joint in mixed-series driveline setups
- Service issues on non-greasable factory-style U-joint applications
- Wear at rear axle, front axle, transmission, or support bearing driveline positions
Installation Notes
- Verify bearing cap diameters, snap ring style, and series match before installation.
- Confirm whether the vehicle uses a 1-piece or 2-piece driveshaft and the exact driveline position listed in the fitment data.
- Use the application notes for Dodge Dakota, Durango, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 to confirm the correct conversion joint.
- Inspect the driveshaft yoke and retaining grooves for wear before pressing in the new joint.
Quality Assurance
As part of Dana Spicer’s Spicer Life Series line, this universal joint is built for longer service life, increased bearing capacity, and lower maintenance demands in the specified driveline applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Transmission | Wheel Base | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dodge | Dakota | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Durango | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 2 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Support Bearing | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | RWD | Automatic | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | 2 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | B1500 | — | — | 127.6" | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | B2500 | — | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Steel Driveshaft Yoke; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | Automatic | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | RWD | Automatic | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 2 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Rear Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | RWD | Automatic | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Inside & Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | — | — | Front Driveshaft at Front Axle | Non-Greasable; with 2 Piece Drive Shaft; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; with Outside Snap Rings; HGVF |
| 1996 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1995 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1994 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | RWD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; 1 Piece Driveshaft; Non-Greasable; with 1.063in & 1.126in Bearing Cup Diameter; with 1330 X 7290 Outside/Inside Snap Ring; HGVF |
| 1993 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1993 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1992 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Transmission | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| 1992 | Dodge | Dakota | 4WD | — | — | Rear Driveshaft at Rear Axle | 1.063in and 1.125in Bearing Cap Diameter; Non-Greasable; with Conversion Universal Joint 1330 X 7290 Series; HGVF |
| No rows match your filter. | |||||||