One Piece Driveshaft – Aluminum, 5″ OD, 1480/1485 Series Dodge 2500/3500 4WD Truck

For Dodge Ram 2500/3500 owners (2003 - 2013) seeking a driveshaft upgrade that retains full OEM fitment, the 5A1485-B_40055528 is the purpose-built answer. 5" OD aluminum tubing, Series 1480/1485 joint interfaces, and a precision dynamic balance provide a drop-in driveshaft that exceeds OEM weight and vibration specifications right out of the box.

Specifications -- 5A1485-B_40055528

Fitment Verification

The 5A1485-B_40055528 is designed specifically for the 2003 - 2013 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 with 4WD drivetrain. Before ordering, confirm that your vehicle's transmission output yoke and rear axle pinion yoke both specify Series 1480/1485 U-joint geometry. This application covers the Custom body configuration.

• Confirm year, model, and cab/bed or wheelbase against the product listing
• Check both yoke series before ordering to avoid mismatch
• Inspect carrier bearing and crossmember condition if the vehicle had previous vibration issues

Performance & Material Advantages

Aluminum driveshafts like the 5A1485-B_40055528 offer measurable benefits over steel replacements in street and light-performance applications. Reduced rotating weight decreases drivetrain inertia, improving acceleration response and reducing stress on transmission output and axle pinion bearings. The 5" OD OD provides ample torsional stiffness for the 1480/1485 joint series torque rating, while maintaining the clearances required by the factory undercarriage.

• Lower unsprung rotational mass vs. steel OEM shaft
• Precision dynamic balance reduces NVH (noise, vibration, harshness)
• Corrosion-resistant surface -- no annual undercoating required
• Direct bolt-in: no transmission crossmember or tunnel modification

Installation Overview

Installing the 5A1485-B_40055528 requires standard hand tools and a floor jack. Support the rear axle independently before removing the factory shaft. Match-mark the rear yoke before removal so the new shaft can be phased identically. Torque all flange bolts or U-bolt nuts to the vehicle manufacturer's specification and re-check after the first 50 miles.

Order with Confidence from Universal Driveshafts

Universal Driveshafts specializes in direct-fit replacement and performance driveshaft assemblies. The 5A1485-B_40055528 is built to order and ships with a full dynamic balance certification. Contact our technical staff for wheelbase-specific length verification or to discuss an upgraded joint series if you are running a modified powertrain.