Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
I bought my 2007, 5.9, 4x4, 6 speed stick, Quad short bed new. I replaced the front u joint at about 70,000 miles on the rear shaft and did the rear joint at the rear diff at 96,000 miles. I replaced the joints with OE, AAM non-greasable joints. I had never checked for run-out on the drive shaft before but I did after replacing the rear joint. I had about .035" run-out at the middle of a relatively short (55 inch tube not counting the yoke or rear flange) drive shaft. The truck ran down the road okay and I seemly couldn't feel any vibration. My wife and I were getting ready to go on a 2500 mile road trip pulling our 5th wheel. I got some what worried if it would be okay.
I was looking for the OE part number replacement online and they wanted a bunch of $$$ for it plus $150 to $200 shipping!
Two days before we left, I searched and found Fort Wayne Clutch & Driveline.
https://fortwayneclutch.com/
I looked up the OE Dodge part number for my rear drive shaft and it was cheaper and only $80. shipping. I called and talked to Steve who is the manager and he told me they make them up NEW to AAM length and specs. My OE shaft was only 3.5 inches OD and the new one was a beefy 4 inch OD tube. Steve suggested Spicer u-joints and I said "go for it". I asked him if they could get the new drive shaft to Casper Wyoming before the 12th of June and he said no problem. I live in the central coastal area of California right between LA and SF. I ordered the shaft on the 30th of May and had it in Casper on Monday the 11th of June.
I worked at UPS for 30 years and the speed of the sort causes a lot of stuff to get torn up. These guys packed the drive line, "UPS PROOF!" It was packed in a long, thick cardboard tube then that was packed in a long rectangular box. The part was in PERFECT shape when I unpacked it.
I looked over the new replacement shaft and the welds were perfect, the ears that fit on each end of the tube are Spicer and a bit thicker than the AAM ones. The U-joint bearing cups have more area of circumference held by the ears on the drive shaft ends. ALL parts were new including the AAM front yoke. Truck feels smoother on the road, especially at higher speeds.
They also make up aluminum drive shafts.
I have NO personal interest in this company. From the work I saw that they did for me, I highly recommend them for the work quality and the turn around time. It was 4 business days for UPS to get it to Casper Wy. from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
I was looking for the OE part number replacement online and they wanted a bunch of $$$ for it plus $150 to $200 shipping!
Two days before we left, I searched and found Fort Wayne Clutch & Driveline.
https://fortwayneclutch.com/
I looked up the OE Dodge part number for my rear drive shaft and it was cheaper and only $80. shipping. I called and talked to Steve who is the manager and he told me they make them up NEW to AAM length and specs. My OE shaft was only 3.5 inches OD and the new one was a beefy 4 inch OD tube. Steve suggested Spicer u-joints and I said "go for it". I asked him if they could get the new drive shaft to Casper Wyoming before the 12th of June and he said no problem. I live in the central coastal area of California right between LA and SF. I ordered the shaft on the 30th of May and had it in Casper on Monday the 11th of June.
I worked at UPS for 30 years and the speed of the sort causes a lot of stuff to get torn up. These guys packed the drive line, "UPS PROOF!" It was packed in a long, thick cardboard tube then that was packed in a long rectangular box. The part was in PERFECT shape when I unpacked it.
I looked over the new replacement shaft and the welds were perfect, the ears that fit on each end of the tube are Spicer and a bit thicker than the AAM ones. The U-joint bearing cups have more area of circumference held by the ears on the drive shaft ends. ALL parts were new including the AAM front yoke. Truck feels smoother on the road, especially at higher speeds.
They also make up aluminum drive shafts.
I have NO personal interest in this company. From the work I saw that they did for me, I highly recommend them for the work quality and the turn around time. It was 4 business days for UPS to get it to Casper Wy. from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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