{"title":"CV Shaft Asm 03-05 Cummins NV5600","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop now for Driveshaft Assemblies to fit 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 trucks with Cummins Diesel Engines and New Venture NV5600 6-Speed Manual Transmissions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"40964-qu40964-front-cv-driveshaft-for-2003-2005-5-dodge-nv5600-6-speed","title":"QU40964 Front CV Driveshaft for 2003-2005.5 Dodge NV5600 6 Speed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQU40964 Silver 1350 Series Front CV Driveshaft for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel Engines and NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmissions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete Flange to Flange assembly that features 0.095\" special DOM Driveshaft Tubing, Non-Greaseable CV Ball, 1350 Series Greaseable CV U-Joints and Front U-Joint (3-5\/8\" wide x 1-3\/16\" cap diameter), Serrated Front Flange Yoke, and a Greaseable, Long-Travel (3-5\/8\") 1-3\/8\" x 16 Spline Slip Joint making it perfect for both stock and moderately lifted trucks of stock to moderate horsepower classes. Shaft is phased, welded, straightened, balanced and ready to install. Shipped unpainted. Assembled and finished in USA. Most component parts imported. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joint Specs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Cross Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLubrication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlip Joint Travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Angles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Phasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note9\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Straightening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note10\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note11\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Specs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Three Universal Joints are made to Spicer 1350 series external snap ring dimensional specifications. The u-joint cup diameter is 1-3\/16\". The overall installed width is 3-5\/8\". Replacement U-Joint is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40731-qu40731-greaseable-1350-series-driveshaft-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40731\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Cross Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU40964 uses u-Joints with Hot-Forged crosses. Most U-Joint crosses are forged by one of two methods, either hot-forged or cold-forged. Cold-forged crosses are harder and more resistant to wear, but the process is costly compared to hot-forging. Most u-joints with Hot-Forged crosses are greaseable and most u-joints with cold-forged crosses are not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU40964 uses greaseable u-joints that have a simple, single-lip seal that allows excess grease to be purged.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLubrication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQU40964 has four lubrication points that can be greased with a standard grease gun. We recommend you Lubricate the universal joint periodically with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/90018-qu90018-pyroplex-protection-es-2-synthetic-grease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU90018\u003c\/a\u003e Pyroplex® Plus Synthetic Grease or other quality, water resistant NLGI #2 GC-LB grease. Each of the 3 Universal Joints has a standard grease zerk fitting in the cross. The Slip Yoke can be lubricated through a grease fitting located on the Slip Yoke Seal. By placing the lube point in the seal, excess grease will flow down the splines before it can exit out the vent on the yoke end. The CV Ball is not relubricatable. Service intervals for the greaseable universal joints and slip joint will vary with your driving conditions and type of grease you use, but as a minimum, you should grease your u-joints at every oil change or every three months whichever comes sooner. Lube more frequently in extremely wet conditions or after submersion under water. Remember, a greaseable joint that is not regularly lubed will prematurely fail from water contamination or grease loss. So, if you and your grease gun don't get together very often, we recommend you select one of our Platinum series Driveshafts with Sealed U-Joints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note5\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSlip Joint Travel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Slip Joint on a driveshaft expands and contracts as the axle articulates up and down. With the 2003-2013 Ram 2500 or Ram 3500 4x4, the vertical movement of the axle is in an arc due to the 4-link suspension arms. When the suspension is compressed, the axle is moved forward as the suspension arms become more horizontal. When the Suspension is extended the axle is moved rearward as the suspension arm angles increase. For the front driveshaft on a stock or near stock suspension truck driven mainly on smooth surfaces, the net result is movement of the slip joint is fairly small, as the axle moves up and forward, the driveshaft angle decreases. When the axle moves down, the driveshaft angle increases as the axle moves back. The two movements largely cancel each other out. The dynamics of Slip Joint movement change on rough terrain especially with lifted trucks which typically have a greater range of axle articulation. Our Silver Series Driveshafts have Long-Travel Slip Joints that can compress to about 1\/2\" less than stock and can safely extend at least 1\" beyond stock lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Angles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Ram 4x4 trucks with solid beam front axles, the driveshaft angle at the transfer case is greater than the angle between the driveshaft and front axle. The reason is simple, the engine, transmission and transfer case are angled down front to back several degrees. The front axle pinion is angled up. The difference can be as much as 10 degrees which is why a Double-Cardan front CV driveshaft is used. With stock suspension trucks, the CV Joint operating angle usually does not exceed about 15-16 degrees, however, with lifted trucks, the operating angle can exceed the design limits of the CV Joint. Also keep in mind the greater the angle, the less energy efficient the driveshaft is in transmitting power. As the angle increases an ever greater amount of power is used just to force the driveshaft through its rotation.\u003cbr\u003eMaximum CV Joint Operating Angles for Ram Front CV Driveshafts:\u003cbr\u003e1330 Series 18° \u003cbr\u003e1350 Series 32°\u003cbr\u003e1410 Series 22°\u003cbr\u003e1410 Series High-Angle 30°\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost factory and replacement Driveshafts use welded tubing which typically has a significant amount of ovality (not perfectly round) and bowing. Our driveshafts use Drawn Over Mandrel Special Driveshaft tubing which eliminates the heavy spot caused by the weld, is highly concentric and it is straightened to eliminate almost all bowing. Even better is our DOM tubing is stronger than welded tubing of the same size.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note8\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Phasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriveshafts need to be set in Phase during assembly. This means the yokes are ideally perfectly inline with each other. Our Driveshafts are made to adhere to the industry standard of +\/- 2° Phase Difference or less.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note9\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Straightening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring assembly, the driveshaft parts are assembled to have the least possible runout. When a driveshaft is welded, the uneven heating and cooling of the shaft will usually cause the tube to warp slightly. We correct this by spot heating and cooling the shaft near the weld. On shafts that are not painted, you will often see a couple of round spots were the tubing is discolored by heat during the straightening process. The straighter the shaft, the less balance weights need to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note10\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Driveshafts are dynamically balanced on specialized driveshaft balancing equipment before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note11\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 11:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching Parts for QU40964 Front CV Drive Shaft:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/70008-qu70008-hex-head-bolt-03-13-ram-front-cv-driveshaft-to-axle-flange\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU70008\u003c\/a\u003e Bolt, Driveshaft to Front Pinion Flange\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/10806-qu10806-grade-8-driveshaft-transfer-case-shifter-or-trans-mount-bolt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU10806\u003c\/a\u003e Bolt, Grade 8 CV Driveshaft to Transfer Case Front Output Yoke \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/50727-qu50727-pinion-companion-flange-yoke-for-9-1-4-front-axle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU50727\u003c\/a\u003e Front Pinion Yoke\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11012-qu11012-32-spline-front-cv-output-flange-for-nv271d-nv273d\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU11012\u003c\/a\u003e Transfer Case Front Output Flange\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11424-tk11424-gold-series-front-cv-shaft-2003-2005-ram-2500-3500-nv5600\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK11424\u003c\/a\u003e Gold Series 1350 Series All Greaseable Front CV Shaft\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11425-tk11425-platinum-1350-cv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK11425\u003c\/a\u003e Platinum Series 1350 Premium Front CV Shaft\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3116-tk3116-tk-platinum-1410-series-front-cv-driveshaft-upgrade-kit-for-03-05-5-ram-2500-3500-4x4-cummins-nv5600\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTK3116\u003c\/a\u003e Platinum 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft Kit\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/90018-qu90018-pyroplex-protection-es-2-synthetic-grease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU90018\u003c\/a\u003e Pyroplex Plus Synthetic Grease \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/773000-tm3000-driveshaft-and-universal-joint-service-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTM3000\u003c\/a\u003e Driveshaft Service Manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3318-tm3318-2003-2009-ram-front-constant-velocity-driveshaft-service-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTM3318\u003c\/a\u003e Front CV Driveshaft Manual for 2003-2011 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDodge and Ram:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRam 2500, Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel and NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmission: 2003, 2004, 2005\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quad 4x4","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41656473583693,"sku":"40964","price":779.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/qu40964_1200_clean__43785_11155__77772.1707831462.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742484605"},{"product_id":"10978-qu10978-2003-2005-5-dodge-ram-6-speed-premium-front-cv-driveshaft","title":"QU10978 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 6 Speed Premium Front CV Driveshaft","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e QU10978 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 6 Speed Premium Heavy-Duty Front Constant Velocity Driveshaft \u003c\/strong\u003ewith greaseable CV Ball is complete from flange to flange and ready to bolt in your truck! Fits 2003-2005.5 Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 with Cummins Diesel or V10 gas engines and New Venture NV5600 6 Speed manual transmissions. Cup Size of U-Joint Cups in CV Head is 1-3\/16\". QU10978 Brand New Driveshaft with Greasable CV Ball and non-greaseable universal joints is precision Assembled and Balanced in USA with parts from Canada, Mexico, and U.S.A. \u003cem\u003eAppearance Note: Painted shaft is for illustration purposes only, QU11232 shaft has a Natural finish, it is NOT painted!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info? \u003c\/strong\u003eUse the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003e2005 Models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note3\"\u003eGrease\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note4\"\u003eTube Length\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note5\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joints\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The two u-joints included with QU10978 CV joint have 1-3\/16\" cups and are made to Spicer 1350 dimensional specifications and they are larger than the 1-1\/16\" cup diameter u-joints\/1330 series CV u-joints used for early production 2003-2004.5 factory shafts. The front u-joint also has 1-3\/16\" diameter cups and it is larger than the original Saginaw S44 front u-joint with 1-1\/8\" diameter cups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e2005 Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Early production 2005 model year Ram trucks with the six speed manual transmission were equipped with the New Venture NV5600 which has a cast iron main case. Later production 2005 model Rams have the G56 which has an all aluminum case. QU10978 fits the early production trucks with the NV5600. If you have a 2005.5 or newer Dodge Ram with the G56 6 speed, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/11232-qu11232-premium-front-cv-driveshaft-2007-2013-5-ram-with-g56-6-spd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU11232\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGrease\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The CV Center Ball can be greased with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/9405-qta9405-needle-tip-grease-gun-adapter-for-flush-grease-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQTA9405\u003c\/a\u003e or similar needle nose grease gun adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTube Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Length of Tube from Center of Weld to Center of weld is approximately 19\" (+\/- 1\/8\").\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note5\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/70008-qu70008-hex-head-bolt-03-13-ram-front-cv-driveshaft-to-axle-flange\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU70008\u003c\/a\u003e Bolt, Driveshaft to Front Pinion Flange\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/11102-qu11102-grade-5-driveshaft-transfer-case-shifter-or-trans-mount-bolt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU11102\u003c\/a\u003e Bolt, CV Driveshaft to Transfer Case Front Output Yoke \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/40924-qu40924-1350-series-unfinished-hd-greaseable-cv-shaft-assembly\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40924\u003c\/a\u003e Unfinished 1350x1350 Series All Greaseable Front CV Shaft for Dodge Ram\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/90018-qu90018-pyroplex-protection-es-2-synthetic-grease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU90018\u003c\/a\u003e Pyroplex Plus Synthetic Grease \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/773000-tm3000-driveshaft-and-universal-joint-service-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTM3000\u003c\/a\u003e Driveshaft Service Manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/3318-tm3318-2003-2009-ram-front-constant-velocity-driveshaft-service-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTM3318\u003c\/a\u003e Front CV Driveshaft Manual for 2003-2011 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9405-qta9405-needle-tip-grease-gun-adapter-for-flush-grease-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQTA9405\u003c\/a\u003e Grease Gun Adapter for CV Grease Fitting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDodge Ram:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRam 2500, Ram 3500 with Diesel or V10 and 6 Speed Manual Transmission: 2003, 2004\u003cbr\u003eRam 2500, Ram 3500 with New Venture NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmission: Early Production 2005\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41656554258509,"sku":"10978","price":1224.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/qu10978_2_clean__90079_16955__85203.1707835858.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742487876"},{"product_id":"11424-tk11424-gold-series-front-cv-shaft-2003-2005-ram-2500-3500-nv5600","title":"TK11424 Gold Series Front CV Shaft 2003-2005 Ram 2500, 3500 \u0026 NV5600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK11424 Gold 1350 Series Greaseable Front CV Driveshaft for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s with Cummins Diesel Engines and NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmissions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete Flange to Flange, fully greaseable assembly that features 0.095\" DOM Tubing, Greaseable CV Ball, 1350 Series Greaseable U-Joints (3-5\/8\" wide x 1-3\/16\" cap diameter), a Boot Protected Greaseable, Type 1 Slip Joint, and Serrated Front Flange Yoke. The 16 spline Slip Joint has 50% more contact area then our Level 1 Silver Shaft, plus it is BOTH Boot Protected and Greaseable! Shaft is phased, welded, straightened, balanced, and ready to install! Shipped with protective black paint finish on tube. Assembled and finished in USA. Most component parts USA made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Torque King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660593438797,"sku":"11424","price":1254.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/tk11424_1200_clean__98440_14429__29137.1707942302.1280.1280.jpg?v=1742694252"},{"product_id":"11425-tk11425-platinum-1350-cv","title":"TK11425 Platinum 1350 CV","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK11425 Torque King Platinum 1350 Platinum Series Front CV Driveshaft for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s with Cummins Diesel engines \u0026amp; NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmissions\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete Flange to Flange assembly that features 0.095\" wall thickness special DOM Driveshaft Tubing, Greaseable CV Ball, 1350 Series Premium Factory-Lubed U-Joints with rugged Cold-Forged Crosses (3-5\/8\" wide x 1-3\/16\" cap diameter), Serrated Front Flange Yoke, and a Boot-Protected, Sealed, Standard Travel 1-7\/16\" x 20 based on 22 spline \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sku-ram-2003-2009-front-cv-driveshaft-front-slip-joint-id-idn-116\"\u003eType 2\u003c\/a\u003e Yoke Shaft Slip Joint making it our most popular choice for stock suspension or mildly lifted trucks of all but the highest horsepower clases. Shaft is phased, welded, straightened, balanced and ready to install. Shipped with protective black paint finish on tube. Assembled and finished in USA. Most component parts USA made. TK11425 has been replaced by \u003ca href=\"\/products\/10978-qu10978-2003-2005-5-dodge-ram-6-speed-premium-front-cv-driveshaft\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU10978\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King Rebuild Kits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660593733709,"sku":"11425","price":1029.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"11426-tk11426-tk-platinum-1410-series-front-cv-driveshaft-for-03-05-5-ram-2500-3500-4x4-cummins-nv5600","title":"TK11426 TK Platinum 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft for 03-05.5 Ram 2500, 3500 4x4, Cummins, NV5600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK11426 Torque King Platinum 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft\u003c\/strong\u003e for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s with Cummins Diesel engines \u0026amp; NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmissions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660593864781,"sku":"11426","price":1115.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"3116-tk3116-tk-platinum-1410-series-front-cv-driveshaft-upgrade-kit-for-03-05-5-ram-2500-3500-4x4-cummins-nv5600","title":"TK3116 TK Platinum 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft Upgrade Kit for 03-05.5 Ram 2500, 3500 4x4, Cummins, NV5600","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK3116 Torque King Platinum 1410 Series Front CV Driveshaft Upgrade Kit for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4s with Cummins Diesel engines \u0026amp; NV5600 6 Speed Manual Transmissions\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a complete Flange to Flange 1410 Series Front Driveshaft assembly, New Pinion Flange Kit, and Driveshaft Bolt Kit. Our massive 1410 CV Driveshaft is the perfect match for your high-power Cummins diesel 4x4 and it features extra-thick 0.120\" special DOM Driveshaft Tubing, Greaseable CV Ball, 1410 Series Premium Factory-Lubed U-Joints with rugged Cold-Forged Crosses (4-3\/16\" wide x 1-3\/16\" cap diameter), and a Boot-Protected, Sealed Standard Travel 1-7\/16\" x 20 based on 22 spline Type 2 Yoke Shaft Slip Joint making it our strongest front CV Driveshaft choice for stock suspension or mildly lifted Ram trucks of all horsepower classes. Shaft is phased, welded, straightened, balanced and ready to install. Shipped with protective black paint finish on tube. Assembled and finished in USA. Almost all component parts USA made.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King Rebuild Kits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41660595863629,"sku":"3116","price":1227.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"3131-tk3131-custom-1410-high-angle-front-cv-driveshaft-for-03-13-5-ram-2500-3500","title":"TK3131 Custom 1410 High-Angle Front CV Driveshaft for 03-13.5 Ram 2500, 3500","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTK3131 Torque King® Custom 1410 High-Angle Front CV Driveshaft Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e for 2003-2013.5 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2003-2012 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 trucks. We can supply a Custom Driveshaft featuring 1410 series 30° High Angle CV x 1410 Series Long Travel Slip Joint built to match YOUR truck. TK3131 includes everything you need for the upgrade including welded, balanced 1410HA Driveshaft with 1410 CV Head, 1410 Front U-Joint, Premium Lubed-for-Life U-Joints, Greaseable CV Ball, Long Travel Slip Joint, USA Made Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Driveshaft Tubing, 1410 Series Front Driveshaft Flange Yoke, 1410 Series Flat Pinion Flange, Pinion Seal, Crush Sleeve, Pinion Nut, Pinion Washer, (4) Grade 8 Bolts for the CV end, and (4) Grade 10.9 Bolts for the front flange. The Long Travel Slip Joint can collapse and extend beyond what your stock shaft could allowing for extreme axle articulation without the shaft bottoming out or pulling apart. For greater strength, we use USA made Drawn Over Mandrel (DOM) Driveshaft Tubing that is both stronger and more concentric than conventional welded tubing. Shaft is phased, welded, straightened, balanced and ready to install. Precision Assembled and finished in USA with both USA and imported parts. \u003cem\u003eNote: TK3131 has a natural finish and is ready to install right out of the box or you can paint it with your favorite finish before installation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003eWe customize this shaft to your specific application. Please include the truck application in the Order Notes section of the check-out process or send us an email to: sales@torqueking.com. Include the order number in the email subject line. We need the distance from the Transfer Case Flange to the Pinion Flange.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed More Info?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the handy Links below to access over 40 years of Dan's product and vehicle specific Tech Notes to easily get the information you need for your vehicle's repair, maintenance, or upgrade project!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"#note1\"\u003eU-Joint Specs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note2\"\u003eCheck Fit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note3\"\u003eCrossmember\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note4\"\u003eU-Joint Angles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note5\"\u003ePinion Yoke and Pinion Seal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note6\"\u003eDriveshaft Phasing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note7\"\u003eDriveshaft Straightening\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note8\"\u003eDriveshaft Balance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#note9\"\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"#applications\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Specs \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Three Universal Joints are made to Spicer 1410 series external snap ring dimensional specifications. The u-joint cup diameter is 1-3\/16\". The overall installed width is 4-3\/16\". Replacement U-Joint is \u003ca href=\"\/products\/40996-qu40996-gold-1410-u-joint\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU40996\u003c\/a\u003e. TK3131 uses u-Joints with Cold-Forged crosses. Most U-Joint crosses are forged by one of two methods, either hot-forged or cold-forged. Cold-forged crosses are harder and more resistant to wear, but the process is costly compared to hot-forging. Most u-joints with Hot-Forged crosses are greaseable and most u-joints with cold-forged crosses are not.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note2\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCheck Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur High Angle Series Driveshafts have Long Travel Slip Joints so typically the Tube length will be around 1\/2\" shorter than a factory driveshaft. However, the overall extended length of the driveshaft is 1\" or more beyond the stock shaft. After installing your driveshaft, lower the vehicle so the full weight is on the suspension. Verify there is at least 1-1\/4\" of clearance between the slip yoke seal and slip stub face. If your driveshaft appears to be either too short or too long, CALL US before driving the vehicle!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note3\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCrossmember\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour Transmission Crossmember may need to be modified to increase driveshaft clearance on Ram trucks with 4\" and higher lift kits and\/or those trucks that have the transfer case clock position changed to reduce the driveshaft angle! The driveshaft MUST NOT contact the crossmember when the front axle is hanging free!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eU-Joint Angles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn Ram 4x4 trucks with solid beam front axles, the driveshaft angle at the transfer case is greater than the angle between the driveshaft and front axle. The reason is simple, the engine, transmission and transfer case are angled down front to back several degrees. The front axle pinion is angled up. The difference can be as much as 10 degrees which is why a Double-Cardan front CV driveshaft is used. With stock suspension trucks, the CV Joint operating angle usually does not exceed about 15-16 degrees, however, with lifted trucks, the operating angle can exceed the design limits of the CV Joint. Also keep in mind the greater the angle, the less energy efficient the driveshaft is in transmitting power. As the angle increases an ever greater amount of power is used just to force the driveshaft through its rotation.\u003cbr\u003eMaximum CV Joint Operating Angles for Ram Front CV Driveshafts:\u003cbr\u003e1330 Series 18° \u003cbr\u003e1350 Series 32°\u003cbr\u003e1410 Series 22°\u003cbr\u003e1410 Series High-Angle 30°\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note5\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 5:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePinion Yoke and Pinion Seal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo provide initial lubrication for the seal, put a film of clean grease on both the pinion yoke hub and seal lips.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Phasing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDriveshafts need to be set in Phase during assembly. This means the yokes are ideally perfectly inline with each other. Our Driveshafts are made to adhere to the industry standard of +\/- 2° Phase Difference or less.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Straightening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring assembly, the driveshaft parts are assembled to have the least possible runout. When a driveshaft is welded, the uneven heating and cooling of the shaft will usually cause the tube to warp slightly. We correct this by spot heating and cooling the shaft near the weld. On shafts that are not painted, you will often see a couple of round spots were the tubing is discolored by heat during the straightening process. The straighter the shaft, the less balance weights need to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note8\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 8:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDriveshaft Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Driveshafts are dynamically balanced on specialized driveshaft balancing equipment before shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"note9\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Note 9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMatching Parts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatching Parts for TK3131 Front CV Drive Shaft:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/90018-qu90018-pyroplex-protection-es-2-synthetic-grease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU90018\u003c\/a\u003e Pyroplex Plus Premium Synthetic Grease\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/90021-qu90021-spicer-spl1051-14-oz-tube-ultra-premium-synthetic-grease\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQU90021\u003c\/a\u003e Spicer Life Ultra Premium Synthetic Grease \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/773000-tm3000-driveshaft-and-universal-joint-service-manual\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTM3000\u003c\/a\u003e Driveshaft Service Manual\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9405-qta9405-needle-tip-grease-gun-adapter-for-flush-grease-fittings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQTA9405\u003c\/a\u003e Grease Gun Adapter for CV Grease Fitting\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/9978-s9978-medium-strength-blue-242-threadlocker-1-gram\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eS9978\u003c\/a\u003e Medium Strength Threadlocker\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ca name=\"applications\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDodge:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCustomized to fit Ram 2500 4x4 Trucks: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.5\u003cbr\u003eCustomized to fit Ram 3500 4x4 Trucks: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Torque King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41661159964749,"sku":"3131","price":1464.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/files\/TKA3131_2_clean_1200__65598_18930__87907.1707965361.1280.1280.png?v=1742734252"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0206\/5741\/collections\/cv_20shaft_20asm_2003-05_20cummins_20nv5600__46671_d18aec09-dded-4ebb-b564-3da15ee2d336.jpg?v=1773182458","url":"https:\/\/torqueking.com\/collections\/cv-shaft-asm-03-05-cummins-nv5600.oembed","provider":"Torque King 4x4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}