Ram 1500 axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $46
- Average
- $202
- High
- $547
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 1500 axle shaft?
Asking prices from 374 salvage yards in 43 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Ram 1500 axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Ram 1500 axle shaft costs $46 to $547, with a median asking price of $195. Based on 4,045 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2026 (15 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$199
Grade B (good)$180
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$46–$5472,428 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$435779 listings
Grade CVisible wear$68–$20036 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$500802 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $46–$547 | 2,428 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$435 | 779 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $68–$200 | 36 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$500 | 802 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$199
Grade B$180
Grade C$100
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $46–$547 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 1500 axle shaft is listed
We found priced Ram 1500 axle shaft listings at 374 salvage yards across 43 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 1,237 listings (16% of the total) from 26 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $121, while Wisconsin yards ask $258, 113% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,237 | 26 | $199+2% |
| Texas | 1,197 | 45 | $150-23% |
| Illinois | 585 | 16 | $215+10% |
| Nebraska | 548 | 5 | $145-26% |
| Ohio | 368 | 12 | $175-10% |
| California | 324 | 17 | $121-38% |
| Florida | 295 | 25 | $150-23% |
| Wisconsin | 242 | 12 | $258+32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $195 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 1500 axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $195
- Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $290–$570
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
front axle, outer, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, w/o opt SFE50 listingsInterchange 2021–2026$215$162 – $278
rear axle, electronic locking differential (opt DSH), 3.21 ratio, RH48 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$199$185 – $313
rear axle, electronic locking differential (opt DSH), 3.92 ratio, RH48 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$199$185 – $313
rear axle, electronic locking differential (opt DSH), 3.21 ratio, LH39 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$258$80 – $435
rear axle, electronic locking differential (opt DSH), 3.92 ratio, LH39 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$258$80 – $435
front axle, outer, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, opt SFE (front active performance shocks)15 listings$344$136 – $383
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 1500 axle shaft cost by year?
2025565 listingsFits 8 years$199$80 – $4352024702 listingsFits 15 years$199$46 – $5472023752 listingsFits 15 years$199$46 – $5472022751 listingsFits 13 years$150$46 – $5312021951 listingsFits 14 years$153$46 – $5312020484 listingsFits 14 years$175$50 – $5312019496 listingsFits 14 years$150$55 – $5312018250 listingsFits 10 years$137$50 – $3002017250 listingsFits 11 years$180$68 – $5002016250 listingsFits 11 years$100$55 – $4702015181 listingsFits 11 years$201$70 – $500
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 1500 axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 1500 axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 99% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $199.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear axle, electronic locking differential (opt DSH), 3.21 ratio, RH, lists at a $199 median, while front axle, outer, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, opt SFE (front active performance shocks) commands $344, a 73% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2015 tops the table at $201. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 1500 sits 32% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 3% below the Mercedes C Class ($202), and 7% below the Mercedes E Class ($209) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Ram 1500 parts are priced?
01wide ±217%
Wheels
$214median
$45$975
02wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
03wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
04wide ±288%
Headlight Assembly
$405median
$70$2,400
05wide ±204%
Transmission
$700median
$147$3,000
06wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
07wide ±71%
Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
08wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
09wide ±287%
Alternator
$108median
$25$644
10wide ±302%
Transfer Case
$232median
$50$1,450
11wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
12wide ±183%
Engine
$3,658median
$1,115$14,535
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 1500 axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsRam1500
Class$287
1500$195
$92 diff14,836 listings
Axle ShaftcompareJeepGrandCherokeevsRam1500
Cherokee$151
1500$195
$44 diff11,553 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$278
1500$195
$83 diff11,115 listings
Axle ShaftcompareFordExplorervsRam1500
Explorer$101
1500$195
$94 diff10,562 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesGLCClassvsRam1500
Class$203
1500$195
$8 diff9,840 listings
Axle ShaftcompareToyotaHighlandervsRam1500
Highlander$172
1500$195
$23 diff9,706 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±272%
BMW X3
$204median
$34$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$226median
$40$825
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$136median
$35$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Tahoe
$149median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Dodgewide ±230%
Dodge Durango
$126median
$30$609
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Edge
$115median
$35$400
Fordwide ±158%
Ford Escape
$126median
$25$423
Common questions
Ram 1500 axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Ram 1500?
The median asking price is $195 across 4,045 priced listings from 374 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $199. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 1500 axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Ram 1500 axle shaft replacement typically runs $290–$570 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $195, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Ram 1500 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Ram 1500 axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 1500 axle shaft fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.