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Dorman 938-094 Drive Shaft - Front
Durable Drive Shaft for Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
The Dorman 938-094 drive shaft is engineered to provide reliable driveline performance for Dodge Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 models. Constructed from steel with adjustable length and greaseable features, this drive shaft is designed to meet regular grade requirements for everyday driving conditions.
- Made from durable steel shaft material
- Drive shaft length of 31 inches with adjustable overall length
- Includes slip yoke for smooth driveline connection
- Greaseable design for extended service life
- Drive shaft diameter of 2.5 inches and wall thickness of 0.083 inches
- Compatible with Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
- Does not include CV joints or axle nut
Technical Details and Construction
The Dorman 938-094 drive shaft features a steel construction that ensures strength and durability under typical driving stresses. Its 2.5-inch diameter and 0.083-inch wall thickness provide a balance of rigidity and flexibility. The slip yoke allows for smooth movement and alignment within the driveline system, while the greaseable design facilitates maintenance and helps prevent premature wear. The overall length is adjustable, allowing for precise fitment in Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks, ensuring proper driveline operation.
Applications and Problem Solving
- Replacement for worn or damaged drive shafts in Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500
- Addresses driveline vibrations caused by bent or imbalanced shafts
- Solves issues related to excessive driveline noise or clunking
- Restores proper driveline length and alignment for smooth power transfer
- Helps maintain driveline integrity in trucks used for towing or heavy loads
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Dorman 938-094 drive shaft, ensure the slip yoke is properly seated and aligned to avoid driveline vibrations. The greaseable feature requires periodic lubrication to maintain optimal performance. Since the overall length is adjustable, verify the correct length for your specific Dodge Ram model before final installation. Note that this drive shaft does not include CV joints or axle nuts, so these components must be sourced separately if needed.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Dorman manufactures the 938-094 drive shaft to meet regular grade standards, providing dependable performance for Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 vehicles. While specific warranty details are not provided, Dorman products typically undergo quality checks to ensure durability and fitment accuracy. For additional warranty information, consult the product documentation or manufacturer resources.
| Brand | Dorman |
| Part Number | 938-094 |
| Shaft Material | Steel |
| CV Joints Included | No |
| Grade Type | Regular |
| Shaft Diameter | 2.5 |
| Slip Yoke | Yes |
| Axle Nut Included | No |
| Drive Shaft Length (In) | 31 in |
| Drive Shaft Wall Thickness (In) | 0.083 in |
| Greaseable Drive Shaft | Yes |
| Overall Length Adjustable | Yes |
| Package Contents | 1 driveshaft |
This part fits 42 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Transmission | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission); w/Sales Code DJF (Dana 60 Front Axle) |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DJC (Dana 44 Axle) |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; wo/Sales Code DHK (Shift-On-The-Fly, 231HD Transfer Case) |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission) |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDC (5-Speed HD Manual Transmission) |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission) |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDC (5-Speed HD Manual Transmission) |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDX (5 Speed Heavy Duty Manual Transmission) |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | 4WD | Manual | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced; w/Sales Code DDC (5-Speed HD Manual Transmission) |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | 4WD | Automatic | Front | First Design (Inside Snap Rings on U-Joint); Front Axle Yoke Not Previously Replaced |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.