{"product_id":"dorman-630-029-drive-axle-shaft-rear-rear-left-or-rear-right","title":"Dorman 630-029 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear, Rear Left or Rear Right","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 630-029 Drive Axle Shaft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive axle shaft is a direct replacement for the original equipment axle on select Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 applications. It addresses axle shaft damage and bearing wear with an OE-style fit and application-specific installation components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement axle shaft for select rear axle applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 models with Sales Code DRX 11.50 dual rear wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon steel shaft construction with galvanized finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull floating axle type with 30 inboard splines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft length: 974.5 mm; shaft diameter: 38.4 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hole quantity: 8; wheel bolt pattern size: 100.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE reference part number: 68042094AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilt for rear axle service on heavy-duty trucks, this axle shaft is specified for vehicles using the DRX 11.50 dual rear wheel rear axle configuration. The Dorman 630-029 is engineered to replace the original axle shaft on the listed Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 fitments, with the correct spline count, length, and mounting pattern for the application. It is a practical replacement when the original shaft is damaged, worn, or no longer serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Addresses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle shaft damage from wear, impact, or overload\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or vibration related to a worn rear axle shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues caused by incorrect shaft length or spline mismatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement needs after bearing-related axle wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear axle repair on Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 DRX-equipped trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear left or rear right position against the vehicle’s build data before ordering. This axle shaft is for DRX-equipped dual rear wheel applications only, so confirm the axle configuration, spline count, and dimensions match the original part. Inspect related axle and bearing components during service and replace any worn parts as needed for a proper repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman manufactures this axle shaft as a direct OE replacement part for the listed applications. The galvanized carbon steel construction and application-specific dimensions support accurate fitment on compatible Ram 3500 and Dodge Ram 3500 rear axle service jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52778787864757,"sku":"BKKY-630-029","price":333.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_630029_Fro.jpg?v=1783580249","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-630-029-drive-axle-shaft-rear-rear-left-or-rear-right","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}