QK3073 CV Driveshaft Rebuild Kit for 00-01 Ram 1500, 00-02 Ram 2500, 3500

QK3073 CV Driveshaft Rebuild Kit for 2000 to 2001 Ram 1500 and 2000-2002 Ram 2500, Ram 3500. These Kits include three Greaseable Universal Joints, new QU40131 CV Flange Yoke assembly, and S9978 Threadlocker. QK3073 fits 2000-2002, All three u-joints are the same 1330 series external lockup type.

Alternative Kits:
QK3029 fits 1994-1998 Dodge with Detroit 7290 Front U-Joint which uses 4 Inside Lockup Snap Rings.
QK3094 fits 1999 Dodge with Front Conversion U-Joint with 2 inside C-Clips & 2 external snap rings.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Kit Components
U-Joint Types
Tech Manuals
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: Kit Components
QK3073 CV Driveshaft Rebuild Kit Includes:
(3) QU40774 Greaseable U-Joint
QU40131 CV Flange Yoke Assembly
S9978 1gram Blue Threadlocker

Tech Note 2: U-Joint Types
The CV Joint is the same for all 1994-2001 Ram 1500 and 1994-2002 Ram 2500/3500, however the front u-joint (and our Kit number) will vary by year. Always verify your front u-joint type before ordering, especially on 1998-2000 model year vehicles as the front u-joint may vary between early and late production trucks in each year for certain engine/transmission/transfer case combinations!
The 3 Front U-Joint Types:
1994-1998: Detroit 7290 U-Joint with four 1-1/8" diameter cups. All four Cups are retained by C-Clips that seat against inside of yoke ears. Inside span between yoke ears is 2-5/8". Use QK3029 Kit.
1999: Conversion U-Joint with two 1-1/8" diameter cups and two 1-1/16" Cups. 1-1/8" Cups are retained by C-Clips that seat against inside of yoke ears. 1-1/16" cups will have external snap ring if in slip yokes, or if attaching to pinion yoke, ends of cups are retained by lugs cast in pinion yoke. Use QK3094 Kit.
2000-2002: Spicer 1330 U-Joint with four 1-1/16" diameter cups. Two cups in driveshaft slip yoke will have external snap rings. No snap rings are used on pinion yoke as ends of cups are retained by lugs cast in pinion yoke. Width of u-joint measured across installed width of cups is 3-5/8". Use QK3073 Kit.

Tech Note 3: Tech Manuals
Optional, Year Specific Front Driveshaft Rebuild Manuals:
1994-1998 with Front U-Joint which uses 4 Inside Lockup Snap Rings. TM3304 Technical Manual.
1999 with Front Conversion U-Joint with 2 inside C-Clips & 2 external snap rings. TM3317 Technical Manual.
2000-2002 All three u-joints are the same. TM3317 Technical Manual.

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts for 1994-2002 Front CV Rebuild Kits for Ram 4x4:
QU40704 CV Dust Seal
QK3078 Slip Yoke Boot Kit for 1994-1999.5
QU40132 Slip Yoke Boot Kit for 1999.5-2002
QU40085 and QU50138 Slip Yoke Boot Clamps 1994-1999.5 (30 spline slip stub)
QU40133 and QU40084 Slip Yoke Boot Clamps for 1999.5-2002 (15 or 16 spline slip stub)
QU40763 Strap and Bolt Kit for 1994-1999 with 1-1/8" cup size in pinion yoke
QU40735 Strap and Bolt Kit for 2000-2002 with 1-1/16" cup size in pinion yoke (also some late 1999)
QU10806 Special Grade 8 Bolt with Washer to attach CV end to transfer case
QU11074 Pinion Yoke 1994-1999 (1-1/8" cup size)
QU40379 Pinion Yoke 2000-2002 (1-1/16" cup size)
QU90018 Pyroplex Plus Synthetic Grease
QU40806 Unfinished Greaseable Front CV Shaft Assembly
QU40807 Ball Stud Tube Yoke
QU40846 CV Head Assembly
TM3000 80 Page Color Illustrated 4x4 Driveshaft Service Manual
U-Joint Tools Web Page

Applications
Dodge:
Ram 1500 (Early 2000, Verify Front U-Joint Type): 2000, 2001
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (Early 2000, Verify Front U-Joint Type): 2000, 2001, 2002