2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $58
- Average
- $237
- High
- $768
Year-specific price guide
Used 2021 Ram 1500 Drive Shaft prices
Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2021 Ram 1500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft
A used 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft costs between $58 and $768, with a median of $228 from 2,044 salvage yard listings.
What the drive shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used drive shaft price guide →
Also known asDriveshaftPropeller ShaftProp Shaft
Price summary
A used 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft costs $58 to $768, with a median asking price of $228. Based on 2,044 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$234
Grade B (good)$219
Grade C (fair)$193
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$58–$7681,336 listings
Grade BStandard used$61–$570616 listings
Grade CVisible wear$100–$44520 listings
Grade XUngraded$85–$60072 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $58–$768 | 1,336 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $61–$570 | 616 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $100–$445 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $85–$600 | 72 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$234
Grade B$219
Grade C$193
Ungraded$281
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $58–$768 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $228
- 2021 Ram 1500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $325–$680
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for drive shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full drive shaft replacement cost breakdown
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.92 axle ratio50 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$215$85 – $585
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.92 axle ratio50 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$215$85 – $585
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.6L50 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$184$75 – $336
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L50 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$190$85 – $423
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, (5.7L)49 listingsInterchange 2014–2020$185$80 – $269
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L49 listingsInterchange 2013–2019$162$95 – $300
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.0L49 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$286$150 – $435
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L49 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$244$94 – $625
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.0L49 listingsInterchange 2020–2022$339$95 – $522
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L, 3.21 axle ratio49 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$265$145 – $465
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, 3.55 axle ratio48 listingsInterchange 2013–2024$150$80 – $285
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, ID 52123641AB48 listingsInterchange 2013–2024$150$80 – $285
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L48 listingsInterchange 2013–2024$150$80 – $285
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.6L48 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$189$88 – $645
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, 3.21 axle ratio48 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$245$95 – $621
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, 3.92 axle ratio47 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$255$100 – $531
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.6L46 listingsInterchange 2014–2024$195$63 – $275
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.6L46 listingsInterchange 2014–2024$195$63 – $275
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.6L46 listingsInterchange 2014–2024$195$63 – $275
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, 3.21 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$205$58 – $710
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, 3.92 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$205$58 – $710
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, ID 52123939AA45 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$205$58 – $710
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 3.6L45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.21 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.55 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 3.6L45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.21 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Quad Cab (4 Dr), 5.7L, (8 speed, AT), 3.55 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 3.6L45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 8' box, 5.7L45 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$243$75 – $267
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, 3.21 axle ratio45 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$290$96 – $715
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, 3.92 axle ratio42 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$238$145 – $730
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L41 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$158$75 – $300
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L41 listingsInterchange 2013–2021$158$75 – $300
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L41 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$250$115 – $550
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 5' 7" box, 6.2L36 listingsInterchange 2021–2025$350$281 – $520
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, (5.7L), (8 speed, AT), 3.21 axle ratio35 listingsInterchange 2014–2022$315$128 – $512
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, 3.21 axle ratio33 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$295$120 – $768
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, 3.92 axle ratio33 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$295$120 – $768
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, (5.7L), (8 speed, AT), 3.92 axle ratio31 listingsInterchange 2014–2023$500$150 – $714
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, (5.7L), (8 speed, AT), 3.55 axle ratio27 listingsInterchange 2013–2023$266$125 – $738
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.0L13 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$267$91 – $401
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L12 listingsInterchange 2021–2022$382$245 – $513
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L, 3.55 axle ratio12 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$271$125 – $320
classic style (5 lug wheel), 4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), 6' 4" box, 5.7L, 3.55 axle ratio6 listingsInterchange 2013–2015$343$264 – $600
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.6L, 3.92 axle ratio2 listingsInterchange 2019–2021$378$250 – $378
new style (6 lug wheel), 4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, 3.0L1 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$221$221 – $221
Year-specific context
How does the 2021 Ram 1500 compare?
The 2021 guide is based on 2,282 observed listings, including 2,044 with posted prices. Its $228 median is 20% above the Ram 1500 guide's $190 median.
Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Shopping across all 13 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
What does a Ram 1500 drive shaft cost in other years?
2025171 listingsCompatible$322$125 – $64520241,673 listingsCompatible$195$50 – $75020232,296 listingsCompatible$200$50 – $77720221,357 listingsCompatible$238$51 – $77720203,147 listingsCompatible$150$47 – $76820193,434 listingsCompatible$195$47 – $77720181,824 listingsCompatible$132$51 – $76520172,644 listingsCompatible$195$50 – $76820162,639 listingsCompatible$190$50 – $76820152,636 listingsCompatible$150$50 – $777
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Blower Motor
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$65median
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$85$2,025
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$250median
$50$1,084
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Rear Bumper
$290median
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Car Radio
$184median
$35$1,100
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Center Console
$181median
$40$790
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$150median
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$147median
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Price data updating
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Door Assembly
$391median
$90$1,810
17wide ±183%
Engine
$3,658median
$1,115$14,535
18wide ±197%
Engine Computer
$155median
$40$650
19wide ±285%
Exhaust Manifold
$100median
$30$600
20wide ±113%
Fender
$380median
$95$950
21wide ±177%
Fog Light
$110median
$20$410
22wide ±199%
Front Seat
$200median
$56$852
23wide ±211%
Fuel Pump
$159median
$30$700
24wide ±211%
Fuel Tank
$200median
$45$888
25wide ±264%
Grille
$340median
$55$1,850
26wide ±288%
Headlight Assembly
$405median
$70$2,400
27wide ±183%
Heater Core
$106median
$40$428
28wide ±123%
Hood
$723median
$125$1,906
29wide ±157%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$25$335
30wide ±225%
Instrument Cluster
$50median
$25$250
31wide ±207%
Intake Manifold
$135median
$40$600
32wide ±284%
Master Cylinder
$99median
$25$588
33wide ±184%
Side Mirror
$250median
$49$970
34wide ±176%
Power Steering Pump
$128median
$30$480
35wide ±105%
Quarter Panel
$510median
$175$1,250
36wide ±230%
Radiator
$165median
$40$800
37wide ±228%
Rear View Mirror
$103median
$30$500
38wide ±211%
Starter
$76median
$20$341
39wide ±144%
Steering Column
$195median
$50$612
40wide ±71%
Steering Rack
$1,200median
$564$2,277
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Steering Wheel
$175median
$45$711
42wide ±290%
Strut
$200median
$40$1,199
43wide ±267%
Sunroof
$313median
$71$1,745
44wide ±222%
Tail Light
$260median
$45$1,200
45wide ±154%
Tailgate
$773median
$180$2,559
46wide ±193%
Throttle Body
$81median
$29$342
47wide ±109%
Torque Converter
$345median
$150$900
48wide ±302%
Transfer Case
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$50$1,450
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$700median
$147$3,000
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$120median
$20$549
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$111$1,144
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Water Pump
$60median
$20$372
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$45$975
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Window Regulator
$120median
$25$405
Common questions
2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft FAQ
How much is a used 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft?
Based on 2,044 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft lists between $58 and $768, with a median asking price of $228.
How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft?
Using a used part, a 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $325–$680 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $228, and independent-shop labor for drive shaft replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Will a 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft also appear under model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2021 Ram 1500 driveshaft?
A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ram 1500 drive shaft — median $228, from 2,044 listings.