Used Toyota Tundra drive shaft from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Toyota Tundra drive shaft?

Asking prices from 345 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedSep 24, 2026
Strong coverage1,940 priced of 2,735 observed7 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Toyota Tundra drive shaft

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 Toyota Tundra drive shaft costs $60 to $969, with a median asking price of $237. Based on 1,940 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Sep 24, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$231
Grade B (good)$221
Grade C (fair)$158

Toyota Tundra drive shaft price snapshot

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Low
$60
Average
$275
High
$969
2,735 listings observed · 1,940 priced1mo ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$60–$9691,337 listings
Grade BStandard used$100–$571148 listings
Grade CVisible wear$75–$65099 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$750356 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$969 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Toyota Tundra drive shaft is listed

We found priced Toyota Tundra drive shaft listings at 345 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 315 listings (16% of the total) from 41 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $176, while Alabama yards ask $650, 269% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California31541$350+48%
Florida23836$210-11%
Texas18722$196-17%
Alabama983$650+174%
Michigan9122$237
Illinois8915$220-7%
Utah897$267+13%
Arizona888$176-26%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $237 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Toyota Tundra drive shaft replacement cost?

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Used part
$237
Toyota Tundra median asking price
Labor
$95–$450
1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$330–$685
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

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Crew Cab, 5' 5" box, 4x4, gasoline45 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$216$100 – $525
Double Cab, 6' 5" box, 4x445 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$216$100 – $525
Crew Cab, 5' 5" box, 4x4, hybrid28 listingsInterchange 2023–2025$400$212 – $425
Crew Cab, 6' 5" box, 4x4, gasoline5 listings$398$236 – $450

Crew Cab, 5' 5" box, 4x2, gasoline

2 listings
$471$448 – $471

Double Cab, 6' 5" box, 4x2

2 listings
$471$448 – $471

Double Cab, 8' 1" box, 4x2

1 listings
$471$471 – $471

Model-year comparison

What does a Toyota Tundra drive shaft cost by year?

$180$227$274$321$36820152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Toyota Tundra drive shaft cost?

Asking prices for a used Toyota Tundra drive 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 46% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $231.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Crew Cab, 5' 5" box, 4x4, gasoline, lists at a $216 median, while Double Cab, 8' 1" box, 4x2 commands $471, a 118% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.

Model year matters too: 2023 units carry the lowest median at $200, while 2021 tops the table at $350. Parts from 2022–2025 are interchangeable, so if the 2023 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Tundra sits 25% above the Ram 1500 ($190), 4% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($228), and 2% below the GMC Sierra 1500 ($243) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used drive shaft: what to check

  1. Flex universal joints and CV boots: Articulate each U-joint by hand to check for stiff binding, rusted needle bearings, or torn rubber constant-velocity boots.
  2. Inspect slip yoke splines and balance weights: Check male splines for twisting or galling, and verify that welded steel balance weights are present along the tube.
  3. Examine center carrier bearing rubber: Inspect two-piece driveshaft center bearings for cracked rubber mounting rings or noisy, dry support bearings.
  4. Measure overall compressed length: Verify flange-to-flange operating length exactly, as transmission options and wheelbase variations alter shaft dimensions.
  5. Index flange alignment before installation: Mark mating yokes to the differential flange before installation to prevent high-speed driveline vibration.

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How much is a used drive shaft for a Toyota Tundra?

The median asking price is $237 across 1,940 priced listings from 345 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $231. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $200.

How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Tundra drive shaft?

Using a used part, a Toyota Tundra drive shaft replacement typically runs $330–$685 all-in: the median used drive shaft for this model lists at $237, 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.

Which Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra drive shaft years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Tundra drive shaft fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Toyota Tundra Drive Shaft Cost — From $60 to $969