{"product_id":"dorman-938-262-drive-shaft-front","title":"Dorman 938-262 Drive Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFront Drive Shaft for Ram 2500 and 3500\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 938-262 is a complete front drive shaft assembly for select Ram heavy-duty trucks. It is pre-balanced and built with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints for a direct replacement on supported Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for strength and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-balanced assembly for smoother operation after installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip yoke included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design for serviceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable overall length for fitment alignment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 31.75 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 2.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.12 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman drive shaft, part number 938-262, is engineered as a replacement front driveshaft for 2013-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks in the listed configurations. It is a steel assembly with a slip yoke and greaseable design, and it arrives pre-balanced to reduce the need for additional setup before installation. The assembly is intended for Ram 2500 front applications from 2013 with a flat faced pinion flange, and for 2014-2018 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 front applications. This part cross-references 5146803AA for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Issues This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration from a worn or out-of-balance front drive shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClunking or driveline noise from worn joints or yokes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcess play caused by damaged shaft components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService issues related to a non-greaseable or worn driveline assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitment problems when replacing the original front driveshaft on Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 trucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify the vehicle’s front driveline configuration before ordering, especially for 2013 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 models with a flat faced pinion flange. Confirm shaft length, slip yoke style, and mounting points against the original part. Because this is an adjustable-length assembly, final alignment should be checked during installation to ensure proper driveline operation on Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 front applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman supplies this replacement drive shaft as a complete assembly with new yokes, tubes, and universal joints, and it is pre-balanced for installation readiness. The part number is 938-262.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2014-2018 Ram 2500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2014-2018 Ram 3500, front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2013 Ram 2500, front, w\/Flat Faced Pinion Flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2013 Ram 3500, front, w\/Flat Faced Pinion Flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795376009397,"sku":"BKKY-938-262","price":873.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_938262_Fro.jpg?v=1783925618","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-938-262-drive-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}