906224-5 – Short Couple Driveshaft – 1610 (1.875 x 5.312) Series – 10.000″ Flange To Flange

906224-5 Short Couple Driveshaft — 1610 Series, 10.000" Flange to Flange, 5.380" CL to CL

The 906224-5 is a 1610 Series short-couple driveshaft assembly with a flange-to-flange dimension of 10.000" and a centerline-to-centerline U-joint distance of 5.380". The 1610 Series uses 1.875" cap diameter U-joints with a 5.312" cross width, rated for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle driveline torque. This assembly is suitable for interaxle and flanged short-couple applications where the companion flange gap is 10.000". Factory balanced prior to shipment.

The 906224-5 is the longest flanged variant in the 906224 1610 Series family at 10.000" F-to-F. Notably, its CL-to-CL of 5.380" is the same as the 906224-1 (9.120" F-to-F), which means both assemblies position the U-joint crosses at identical spacing — but the 906224-5 has deeper flange yoke bodies, adding 0.880" additional depth at the flanged ends compared to the -1 variant. This has operating angle implications: a longer yoke body shifts the U-joint cross closer to the companion flange mounting point, affecting the angularity of the joint under load.

Specifications

• Part Number: 906224-5
• Series: 1610 (1.875" cap x 5.312" width)
• Flange to Flange: 10.000"
• CL to CL: 5.380"
• Application: Medium/heavy-duty commercial truck, interaxle shaft, flanged short-couple application

Fitment & Installation Notes

Before ordering the 906224-5, measure the flange-to-flange gap with the vehicle at operating load height. At 10.000" F-to-F, the 906224-5 is 0.120" longer than the 906224-4 (9.880") and 0.880" longer than the 906224-1 (9.120"). These are small dimensional increments — confirm the chassis measurement is unambiguously 10.000" and not within the tolerance band of an adjacent variant. The 1610 Series companion flange must be verified for bolt circle, pilot diameter, and bolt specification per the axle OEM documentation.

The 1610 Series U-joint (1.875" cap, 5.312" span) is not interchangeable with 1710 components — the 1710 yoke bores are machined for 1.938" caps. If a vehicle has had its drivetrain modified, confirm the actual series of the companion flanges before selecting a 1610 Series short-couple assembly. Factory balancing on the 906224-5 ensures the assembly meets the vibration standards for commercial vehicle applications at the operating speed range of Class 6–7 trucks.

The 906224-5 is the longest in the 906224 flanged 1610 Series family, used where the companion flange gap requires a 10.000" installed length. All three 906224 variants (906224-1, -4, -5) share the same U-joint and flange yoke series — length is the sole differentiator. Verify the flange-to-flange measurement before ordering. Explore related Short Couple Driveshaft assemblies including the shorter 906224-1 and 906224-4 variants and the 906256 CL-to-CL-defined 1610 Series family.