One Piece Drive Shaft for LB or Mega
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One Piece Drive Shaft for LB or Mega
Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knows a local place to get a good price on a 1 piece aluminium drive shaft for my Megacab. I have the 2 piece and am in need of a rebuild on it and would like to get the 1 piece.
Part # is 52123161AB but dodge wants $900.
Part # is 52123161AB but dodge wants $900.
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I was just researching 1 piece aluminum driveshafts for my truck.
A factory 1 piece aluminum driveshaft with the AAM 1485 U-joints is not available from Dodge for my 2wd NV5600 quadcab short box combo originally with a 2 piece driveshaft.
But Dog House Diesel in Alabama has some really nice options.
Not sure if you have heard of Dog House Diesel but that's Cumminalong's shop.
http://www.doghousediesel.com/catalog/i429.html
Pricey stuff but it would be a drop-in solution. Plus they use off the shelf stronger Spicer 1410/1480 joints rather than the oddball AAM 1415/1485stuff.
Free shipping within the US & he does show +$60 for Canadian shipping but plan on brokerage charges on top of that.
(While his website says NOT available for 2wd trucks, it actually means not for 2wd LONGBOX trucks).
A factory 1 piece aluminum driveshaft with the AAM 1485 U-joints is not available from Dodge for my 2wd NV5600 quadcab short box combo originally with a 2 piece driveshaft.
But Dog House Diesel in Alabama has some really nice options.
Not sure if you have heard of Dog House Diesel but that's Cumminalong's shop.
http://www.doghousediesel.com/catalog/i429.html
Pricey stuff but it would be a drop-in solution. Plus they use off the shelf stronger Spicer 1410/1480 joints rather than the oddball AAM 1415/1485stuff.
Free shipping within the US & he does show +$60 for Canadian shipping but plan on brokerage charges on top of that.
(While his website says NOT available for 2wd trucks, it actually means not for 2wd LONGBOX trucks).
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Wouldn't Pat's Driveline be able to build you one?
They are mostly Spicer parts anyways and a lot of cars nowadays run aluminum shafts so building one for a truck shouldn't be a stretch.
They do all my driveshaft work and the workmanship is excellent, I have no complaints.
Jeff
They are mostly Spicer parts anyways and a lot of cars nowadays run aluminum shafts so building one for a truck shouldn't be a stretch.
They do all my driveshaft work and the workmanship is excellent, I have no complaints.
Jeff
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Did one to my 07 DRW Megacab Auto a few years back---Doghouse diesel is who i used and paid 600US shipped to my door.I just turfed to old one in the metal scrap bin at work---got tired of it lying around,tripping over it.New one smoothed out the truck real nice.DW
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Awesome thanks for the info guys I will have to give both of those a try. I know about 4-5 people that need one.
That sucks stealth. When I call Pats tomorrow I will ask them about making one for your 2wd longbox as well and let you know what they say.
That sucks stealth. When I call Pats tomorrow I will ask them about making one for your 2wd longbox as well and let you know what they say.
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Hey guys, so I called both Drive Products Inc and Pats. They both can do it and have done it.
DPI was about $700 and they will need to re-use your transfer case yok and your 4 bolt mount at the diff.
Pats is the same deal with re-using some parts but their cost was about $800 but he is going to confirm that with me by tomorrow.
I have one more place to call.
Stealth I would think one of these guys would be your best bet.
I will report back with the final prices when I get them.
DPI was about $700 and they will need to re-use your transfer case yok and your 4 bolt mount at the diff.
Pats is the same deal with re-using some parts but their cost was about $800 but he is going to confirm that with me by tomorrow.
I have one more place to call.
Stealth I would think one of these guys would be your best bet.
I will report back with the final prices when I get them.
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Just got word from my last resource.
http://www.comtruck.ca/locations/calgary
I talked to Jason and he said if you can bring down your driveshaft it would be about $550-600 if you take the truck to them it is about $650-700.
I think they are going to be the best option in Calgary at least. They have built a lot of them so far and have had lots of good feedback.
This is where I will be getting mine done.
http://www.comtruck.ca/locations/calgary
I talked to Jason and he said if you can bring down your driveshaft it would be about $550-600 if you take the truck to them it is about $650-700.
I think they are going to be the best option in Calgary at least. They have built a lot of them so far and have had lots of good feedback.
This is where I will be getting mine done.
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Well guys, for those interested. I went with the guys at commercial truck equipment here in calgary. It turned out great. Have not had a chance to drive it yet but am assuming that it will bemuch better.
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It is a drastic difference yes! Doghouse Diesel says that you go from 71lbs with the 2 piece to 39lbs with the 1 piece.