Used 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft from a salvage yard

Year-specific price guide

Used 2016 Ram 3500 Drive Shaft prices

Year-specific used drive shaft pricing for the 2016 Ram 3500, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Last updatedOct 6, 2026

Part overview

About the 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft

A used 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft costs between $98 and $1,248, with a median of $400 from 564 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 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft costs $98 to $1,248, with a median asking price of $400. Based on 564 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2018 (7 model years), updated Oct 6, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$425
Grade B (good)$395
Grade C (fair)$339

2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft price snapshot

USD
Low
$98
Average
$461
High
$1,248
724 listings observed · 564 priced listings used · last updated Oct 6, 2026· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$118–$1,248349 listings
Grade BStandard used$98–$950107 listings
Grade CVisible wear$148–$84950 listings
Grade XUngraded$100–$65058 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $98–$1,248 overall range

Replacement cost

What is the 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft replacement cost?

ESTIMATE
Used part
$400
2016 Ram 3500 median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$495–$850
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

4x2, Chassis Cab, Regular Cab, 167.5" WB, diesel (6.7L), AT32 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$395$150 – $999
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission31 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$582$221 – $1,163
4x4, Pickup, Regular Cab, gasoline (AT)30 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$301$120 – $774
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, gasoline (AT)26 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$250$100 – $1,163
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, gasoline (AT)25 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$207$98 – $441
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission23 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$375$148 – $839
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission23 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$594$249 – $926
4x2, Chassis Cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), diesel (6.7L), AT22 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$400$300 – $750
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission22 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$375$200 – $1,124
4x4, Pickup, Mega Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission20 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$800$299 – $1,248
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, diesel (6.7L), MT19 listingsInterchange 2017–2018$458$325 – $610
4x4, Chassis cab, Regular Cab, 167.5" WB, diesel (6.7L), AT19 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$350$185 – $849
4x2, Chassis Cab, Regular Cab, 143.4" WB, gasoline, (AT), 66RFE transmission18 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$545$200 – $711
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission18 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$500$259 – $1,066
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, gasoline (AT)16 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$996$740 – $1,134
4x4, Chassis cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), gasoline, (AT), 66RFE transmission12 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$408$300 – $550
4x2, Chassis Cab, Regular Cab, 167.5" WB, gasoline (AT)11 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$339$202 – $500
4x4, Pickup, Mega Cab, diesel (6.7L), MT11 listingsInterchange 2012–2014$1,011$300 – $1,168
4x2, Chassis Cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), gasoline, (AT), 66RFE transmission10 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$649$500 – $711
4x4, Chassis cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), diesel (6.7L), AT10 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$320$180 – $462
4x4, Chassis cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), gasoline, (AT), AS66RC transmission10 listingsInterchange 2014–2017$218$125 – $387
4x4, Pickup, Mega Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission10 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$458$350 – $525
4x4, Pickup, Regular Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission10 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$425$118 – $500
4x4, Pickup, Mega Cab, gasoline (AT)9 listingsInterchange 2013–2014$419$330 – $579
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), MT, w/o damper7 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$400$200 – $650
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission6 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$235$143 – $375
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission6 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$450$300 – $650
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 6' 4" box, diesel (6.7L), MT5 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$300$275 – $450
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), MT4 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$275$125 – $350
4x2, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, gasoline (AT)4 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$450$186 – $500
4x2, Pickup, Regular Cab, diesel (6.7L), MT4 listingsInterchange 2014–2015$590$150 – $600
4x4, Chassis cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), diesel (6.7L), MT4 listingsInterchange 2013–2017$400$400 – $500
4x2, Chassis Cab, Regular Cab, 143.4" WB, diesel (6.7L), AT2 listingsInterchange 2013–2016$300$150 – $300
4x2, Pickup, Regular Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission2 listingsInterchange 2013–2016$200$150 – $200
4x2, Pickup, Regular Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission2 listingsInterchange 2014–2018$350$175 – $350
4x4, Chassis cab, Regular Cab, 167.5" WB, diesel (6.7L), MT2 listingsInterchange 2015–2016$300$250 – $300
4x4, Pickup, Crew Cab, 8' box, diesel (6.7L), MT, damper2 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$650$400 – $650
4x2, Chassis Cab, Crew Cab (172.4" WB), gasoline, (AT), AS66RC transmission1 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$935$935 – $935
4x2, Pickup, Mega Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, 68RFE transmission1 listingsInterchange 2013–2018$500$500 – $500
4x2, Pickup, Regular Cab, gasoline (AT)1 listingsInterchange 2014–2016$195$195 – $195
4x4, Pickup, Regular Cab, diesel (6.7L), AT, AS69RC transmission1 listingsInterchange 2015–2018$250$250 – $250

Year-specific context

How does the 2016 Ram 3500 compare?

The 2016 guide is based on 724 observed listings, including 564 with posted prices. Its $400 median is 7% below the Ram 3500 guide's $431 median.

Among the 11 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #1 from lowest to highest median.

Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018. Shopping across all 7 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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What does a Ram 3500 drive shaft cost in other years?

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$163median
$141$213
04wide ±240%

Alternator

$99median
$25$500
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$175median
$50$500
06wide ±172%

Blower Motor

$76median
$30$292
07wide ±257%

Brake Caliper

$82median
$18$439
08wide ±184%

Rear Bumper Assembly

$440median
$100$1,720
09wide ±212%

Front Bumper

$243median
$50$1,080
10wide ±168%

Rear Bumper

$219median
$60$795
11wide ±280%

Car Radio

$170median
$35$987
12wide ±244%

Center Console

$216median
$45$1,100
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AC Condenser

$150median
$41$430
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Control Arm

$187median
$93$387
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Differential

Price data updating

16wide ±107%

Door Assembly

$695median
$116$1,601
17wide ±227%

Engine

$6,550median
$1,470$31,200
18wide ±302%

Engine Computer

$249median
$45$1,549
19wide ±402%

Exhaust Manifold

$125median
$30$1,034
20wide ±137%

Fender

$335median
$72$990
21wide ±168%

Fog Light

$141median
$25$500
22wide ±236%

Front Seat

$211median
$50$1,048
23wide ±272%

Fuel Pump

$178median
$40$1,010
24wide ±155%

Fuel Tank

$241median
$75$820
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Grille

$620median
$102$2,600
26wide ±156%

Headlight Assembly

$545median
$99$1,800
27

Heater Core

Price data updating

28wide ±81%

Hood

$768median
$187$1,428
29wide ±153%

Ignition Switch

$100median
$30$335
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Instrument Cluster

$150median
$25$764
31wide ±230%

Intake Manifold

$235median
$50$1,133
32wide ±143%

Master Cylinder

$100median
$35$321
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Side Mirror

$334median
$59$1,700
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Power Steering Pump

$190median
$35$525
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Quarter Panel

$511median
$185$1,437
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Radiator

$249median
$53$1,085
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Rear View Mirror

$116median
$30$600
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Starter

$101median
$30$375
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Steering Column

$194median
$50$645
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Steering Rack

$197median
$70$650
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Steering Wheel

$184median
$45$815
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$150median
$40$847
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Sunroof

$251median
$125$600
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Tail Light

$200median
$34$1,027
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Tailgate

$773median
$200$1,537
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Throttle Body

$76median
$20$348
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Torque Converter

$372median
$106$900
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Transfer Case

$1,005median
$200$4,592
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Transmission

$3,444median
$830$10,945
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$153median
$38$562
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Turbocharger

$1,400median
$500$3,685
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Water Pump

$125median
$30$350
53wide ±286%

Wheels

$250median
$50$1,480
54wide ±113%

Window Regulator

$166median
$30$405

Common questions

2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft FAQ

How much is a used 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft?

Based on 564 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft lists between $98 and $1,248, with a median asking price of $400.

How much does it cost to replace a 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft?

Using a used part, a 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft replacement typically runs $495–$850 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this year lists at $400, 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 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft fit another year?

Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft also appear under model years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 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 2016 Ram 3500 driveshaft?

A driveshaft is another name for a drive shaft. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Ram 3500 drive shaft — median $400, from 564 listings.

2016 Ram 3500 Drive Shaft Cost — Used From $98 to $1,248