The 2003-2013.5 AAM 9-1/4" Front Axle used in Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4s can easily be identified by the following: 14 Bolt Cover 5 Link Suspension (4 short Trailing Arms behind the axle and 1 frame to axle tracking bar in front of and parallel to the axle NO Disconnect Actuator on axle
The regular 2003-2013 Ram 2500 and 2003-2012 Ram 3500 axles share the same parts. The Ram 2500 Power Wagon does have some components that are unique to the Power Wagon.
The change over from the 14 bolt non-disconnect axle to the electric disconnect 12 bolt axle occurred during the 2013 model year with Ram 3500 models being the first to get the new axle. If you have a 2013 model year Ram, verify which axle you have before ordering parts.
Dodge first used the 5-Link, Coil Spring front suspension on 1994 model year Ram 1500, Ram 2500, Ram and Ram 3500 4x4 trucks with solid beam front axles. It was also used on 3500 4x2 trucks with tubular beam front axles. This type of suspension utilizes...
The American Axle Manufacturing AAM 9-1/4" 14 bolt front axle in most 2003-2013 Ram 4x4s is also called the AAM 925 and AA 9-1/4. It is a live, iron beam front axle with a 9-1/4" hypoid gear set. Coil Spring Suspension with 5 Links (4 Link Arms plus a...
The 2003-2013.5 AAM 9-1/4" Front Axle used in Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 4x4s can easily be identified by the following:
