InMotion WDS38-012 Drive Shaft - Front

Front Drive Shaft for Dakota and Raider

The InMotion WDS38-012 is a front drive shaft built for specific 2001-2007 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider applications. It includes CV joints and an axle nut, with fitment focused on the front position and first-design configurations.

Key Features

• Brand: InMotion
• Part number: WDS38-012
• Front drive shaft application
• Includes CV joints
• Axle nut included
• Shaft material: 45,40Cr?SS400
• Drive shaft length: 23.465 in. (596 mm)
• Shaft diameter: 51 mm
• Wall thickness: 2 mm
• Overall length adjustable: 95
• No slip yoke

Detailed Description

InMotion WDS38-012 is a replacement front drive shaft for the 2001-2007 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider in first-design front applications. The shaft is built with CV joints already included and uses a 51 mm diameter tube with 2 mm wall thickness for a direct driveline service replacement. The listed 23.465-inch (596 mm) shaft length and adjustable overall length help match the specified front driveline setup for these vehicles. This part cross-references Cardone Reman 65-9514 and Dorman OE Solutions 938-012 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2001-2007 Dodge Dakota, front, 1st Design
• Fits 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Raider, front, 1st Design

What This Part Helps Address

• Front driveline vibration from a worn shaft assembly
• Noise caused by failing CV joints in the front driveline
• Loss of smooth power transfer to the front axle
• Service replacement for a damaged or bent drive shaft
• Fitment issues on first-design Dakota and Raider front applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s first-design front application before ordering, since fitment is specific to the listed Dakota and Raider configurations. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and axle interface against the original part before installation. The part is supplied without a slip yoke and includes an axle nut, so inspect the surrounding driveline components and mounting points for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

InMotion identifies this drive shaft with OE-style fitment details, material specifications, and interchange references to support accurate replacement selection for the listed vehicles.