Dorman 938-162 Drive Shaft - Front

Dorman 938-162 Front Drive Shaft

This Dorman drive shaft assembly is built for front driveline replacement on select Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks. It arrives pre-balanced and uses all-new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints for a direct replacement approach on the front driveline.

• Steel shaft construction
• 2.5 in shaft diameter
• 35.5 in drive shaft length
• 0.095 in wall thickness
• Greaseable drive shaft design
• Overall length adjustable
• Complete front driveshaft assembly

Fitment Details

• Fits 2013 Ram 2500, front, w/Serrated Pinion Flange
• Fits 2013 Ram 3500, front, w/Serrated Pinion Flange
• Fits 2011-2012 Ram 2500, front
• Fits 2011-2012 Ram 3500, front
• Fits 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, front
• Fits 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, front
• Fits 2005 Dodge Ram 2500, front, w/Sales Code DEG (6 Speed Manual G56 Transmission)
• Fits 2005 Dodge Ram 3500, front, w/Sales Code DEG (6 Speed Manual G56 Transmission)

Detailed Description

Dorman 938-162 is a front drive shaft assembly for Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Dodge Ram 2500/3500 applications listed above. The steel shaft, 2.5-inch diameter, and 0.095-inch wall thickness provide the core dimensions needed for driveline service, while the adjustable overall length helps match the specified front axle configuration. This part number, 938-162, is a practical OE-style replacement for trucks that need a complete front driveshaft assembly rather than individual component repair.

This part cross-references 65-9534 and 52123111AA for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Front driveline vibration at speed
• Clunking or clicking from worn CV or universal joints
• Grease leakage or dry joint service issues
• Excessive play in the front driveshaft assembly
• Noise after driveline wear or damage

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s front driveline configuration before ordering, especially the 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 with serrated pinion flange and the 2005 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with Sales Code DEG and the 6-speed manual G56 transmission. Confirm shaft length, flange style, and front position against the original part before installation. Because this assembly is greaseable, follow the vehicle service schedule for lubrication after installation.

Quality Assurance

This Dorman driveshaft is supplied as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, CV joints, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. Dorman 938-162 is engineered as a direct replacement driveline component for the listed Ram and Dodge Ram front applications.