QU40924 1350 Series Unfinished HD Greaseable CV Shaft Assembly

QU40924 1350 Series Unfinished Heavy Duty Greaseable CV Shaft Assembly with 2.5" Tubing for GM or Dodge Ram is the lowest cost way to replace your worn out Double Cardan Constant Velocity Dodge Ram 4x4 front CV driveshaft with a brand new, totally greaseable, 1-3/16" cup size CV U-Joints (1350 series) x 1-3/16" cup size front joint (1350 series) heavy duty Double Cardan Constant Velocity front driveshaft that you customize for length and complete the final assembly. The greaseable CV Head is already welded to the tube, so all you have to do is determine what length to cut the tube before finishing the assembly. Welding and other machine shop skills and equipment is required to complete assembly!!!! Made in U.S.A.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
2003-2004
Cup Size
To Install
Optional Boot
Service Procedures
Matching Parts
Applications

Tech Note 1: 2003-2004
The 2003-2004.5 Dodge original equipment 1-1/16" cup size 1330 series Double Cardan CV Joint is limited to no more than an 18 angle. If your 2003-2004 big Ram has a lift kit, replacing the original assembly with one of our brand new 1-3-16" cup size 1350 series CV shafts will allow you to run up to a 32 CV angle without binding, however, be aware that u-joint angles exceeding 20 will result in increased component wear and significant energy loss due to the power required to rotate u-joints at high angles. Also, remember the u-joint angle at the front axle can not exceed 15

Tech Note 2: Cup Size
The CV Flange will fit all 2003 to 2012 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500 4x4 transfer case front CV output flanges, however, the 1-3/16" cup size front universal joint that comes with this shaft only fits 2006-up model year trucks front companion flanges that also use 1-3/16" cup size u-joints. If have a 2003-2010 truck with a 1-1/8" front u-joint you must also order a QU11079 1350 series flange yoke or use QU40895 1350 x 3R front driveshaft instead of QU40924.

Tech Note 3: To Install
If you have a 1977-1991 GM square body or 1975.5 to 2002 Dodge full size 4x4, the QU40924 drive shaft CV Flange will directly bolt to your existing transfer case output flange, however, you must also replace your front axle pinion yoke with a 1350 series yoke and strap/bolt kit

Tech Note 4: Optional Boot
Optional QU50233 Boot can be used in place of the included Slip Yoke Seal. The Boot can extend Slip Joint life because it does provide a water-tight seal for the upper end of the Slip Yoke, however, you still have to periodically grease the slip yoke since the Slip Yoke vent can allow water to enter the lower end of the Slip Yoke.

Tech Note 5: Service Procedures
Cut your driveshaft tubing to a length that will have the slip yoke at the midpoint of it's travel over the non-splined segment of the stub with the trucks weight on the front axle. Driveshaft assembly can be done by any competent machinist, but best results are usually obtained from dedicated driveshaft specialists who can both finish and balance the finished shaft. For information on driveshaft runout and balance, see my TM3000 Driveshaft and Universal Joint Service Manual or TM3000 Excerpt TSB3510 Vibration, Balance, Angles, Ratings, Run Out, Torque Specs.

Tech Note 6: Matching Parts
QU70008 Bolt, Driveshaft to Front Pinion Flange 2003-up Dodge Ram
QU11102 Bolt, CV Driveshaft to Transfer Case Front Output Yoke for GM, Dodge, Ram
QU10977 1350x1350 Series Assembled Front CV Shaft for 2003-2009 Dodge Ram with Auto
QU10978 1350xS44 Series Assembled Front CV Shaft for 2003-2005.5 Dodge Ram with 6 Speed
QU11232 1350x1350 Series Assembled Front CV Shaft for 2005.5-2009 Dodge Ram with 6 Speed
QU90018 Pyroplex Plus Synthetic Grease
TM3000 Driveshaft Service Manual
TM3318 Front CV Driveshaft Manual for 2003-2011 Dodge Ram 2500, Ram 3500
QTA9405 Grease Gun Adapter for CV Grease Fitting

Applications:
Chevy and GMC:
K and V Series with Flange Mount Front CV Driveshaft (Use as an upgrade): 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991

Dodge:
All Full Size 4x4 (Use as an upgrade): 1975.5, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (Use as an upgrade): 2002
Ram 2500, Ram 3500 (See Tech Note 2): 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012