Used 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2021 Ram 2500 Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2021 Ram 2500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 8, 2026

Part overview

About the 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft

A used 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft costs between $75 and $1,104, with a median of $295 from 509 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 2500 drive shaft costs $75 to $1,104, with a median asking price of $295. Based on 509 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2019–2026 (8 model years), updated Oct 8, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$350
Grade B (good)$257
Grade C (fair)$375

2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$75
Average
$385
High
$1,104
576 listings observed · 509 priced listings used · last updated Oct 8, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$82–$1,104259 listings
Grade BStandard used$80–$1,055205 listings
Grade CVisible wear$200–$7274 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$1,00041 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $75–$1,104 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$295
2021 Ram 2500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$390–$745
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

4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 8' box, diesel (6 speed)46 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$283$106 – $460
4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), gasoline (8 speed)46 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$257$112 – $367
4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 8' box, gasoline (8 speed)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$300$85 – $570
4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 8' box, gasoline (8 speed)45 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$198$92 – $365
4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, gasoline (8 speed)43 listingsInterchange 2019–2026$287$170 – $600
4x4, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, diesel (6 speed)42 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$225$82 – $500
4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, gasoline (8 speed)40 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$265$140 – $806
4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), gasoline (8 speed)38 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$288$80 – $700
4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 8' box, diesel (6 speed)34 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$820$166 – $1,080
4x2, Mega Cab (4 Dr), diesel (6 speed)27 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$500$75 – $1,104
4x4, Mega Cab (4 Dr), diesel (6 speed)27 listingsInterchange 2019–2024$500$75 – $1,104
4x4, Standard Cab (2 Dr), diesel (6 speed)23 listingsInterchange 2019–2022$545$120 – $804
4x2, Standard Cab (2 Dr), diesel (6 speed)20 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$737$303 – $1,062
4x2, Mega Cab (4 Dr), gasoline (8 speed)13 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$878$290 – $1,008
4x4, Mega Cab (4 Dr), gasoline (8 speed)13 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$878$290 – $1,008
4x2, Crew Cab (4 Dr), 6' 4" box, diesel (6 speed)7 listingsInterchange 2019–2023$210$136 – $620

Year-specific context

How does the 2021 Ram 2500 compare?

The 2021 guide is based on 576 observed listings, including 509 with posted prices. Its $295 median is 0% above the Ram 2500 guide's $295 median.

Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2021 ranks #3 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Shopping across all 8 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.

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Common questions

2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft?

Based on 509 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft lists between $75 and $1,104, with a median asking price of $295.

How much does it cost to replace a 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft?

Using a used part, a 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $390–$745 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $295, 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 2500 drive shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft also appear under model years 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 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 2500 driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2021 Ram 2500 drive shaft — median $295, from 509 listings.

2021 Ram 2500 Drive Shaft Cost — Used From $75 to $1,104