
Dorman 630-163 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left
Dorman 630-163 Rear Left Axle Shaft
Dorman 630-163 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic rear left applications. It addresses axle shaft damage and worn bearings with an OE-style replacement built around application-specific installation components and vehicle-matched dimensions.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original axle shaft on select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic models
- Fits 2012-2020 Ram 1500, rear left
- Fits 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, rear left
- Galvanized finish with rust-resistant coating
- Chromoly steel construction with SAE1541H shaft material
- 31 inboard splines and 5-lug wheel bolt pattern
- ABS tone ring installed and included
- Solid shaft axle design with 7 in flange diameter and 34.232 in length
Detailed Description
This Dorman drive axle shaft is built for rear left service on Ram half-ton trucks that use a solid shaft axle layout. It is engineered to replace the original equipment axle shaft on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic models, including applications with 3.21, 3.55, 3.92, and 4.10 rear axle ratios. The part number 630-163 is also referenced by OE number 68140297AA for the same application.
For buyers searching for a rear left axle shaft for Ram 1500 Classic or a replacement axle shaft for Ram 1500 rear left, this assembly includes the tone ring and wheel studs needed for the application. The galvanized finish helps resist corrosion, while the chromoly steel shaft and 31-spline design support proper fitment at the differential side.
What It Helps Fix
- Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
- Noise or vibration caused by worn axle components
- ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring
- Wheel mounting issues tied to worn or damaged studs
- Corrosion on the axle shaft surface
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear left fitment before ordering, especially on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic trucks. Confirm spline count, axle ratio, and flange dimensions against the original part. The axle shaft is supplied with an ABS tone ring installed, and the package contents include the axle shaft, tone ring, and wheel studs. Brake hardware, axle nut, axle shaft seal, CV joints, and retainer clips are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this axle shaft as a direct OE replacement for the listed Ram applications, with vehicle-specific dimensions and materials selected to match the original design. Part number 630-163 is built for consistent fitment on the confirmed rear left applications.
Dorman 630-163 Drive Axle Shaft - Rear Left
Dorman 630-163 Rear Left Axle Shaft
Dorman 630-163 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic rear left applications. It addresses axle shaft damage and worn bearings with an OE-style replacement built around application-specific installation components and vehicle-matched dimensions.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original axle shaft on select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic models
- Fits 2012-2020 Ram 1500, rear left
- Fits 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, rear left
- Galvanized finish with rust-resistant coating
- Chromoly steel construction with SAE1541H shaft material
- 31 inboard splines and 5-lug wheel bolt pattern
- ABS tone ring installed and included
- Solid shaft axle design with 7 in flange diameter and 34.232 in length
Detailed Description
This Dorman drive axle shaft is built for rear left service on Ram half-ton trucks that use a solid shaft axle layout. It is engineered to replace the original equipment axle shaft on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic models, including applications with 3.21, 3.55, 3.92, and 4.10 rear axle ratios. The part number 630-163 is also referenced by OE number 68140297AA for the same application.
For buyers searching for a rear left axle shaft for Ram 1500 Classic or a replacement axle shaft for Ram 1500 rear left, this assembly includes the tone ring and wheel studs needed for the application. The galvanized finish helps resist corrosion, while the chromoly steel shaft and 31-spline design support proper fitment at the differential side.
What It Helps Fix
- Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
- Noise or vibration caused by worn axle components
- ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring
- Wheel mounting issues tied to worn or damaged studs
- Corrosion on the axle shaft surface
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear left fitment before ordering, especially on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic trucks. Confirm spline count, axle ratio, and flange dimensions against the original part. The axle shaft is supplied with an ABS tone ring installed, and the package contents include the axle shaft, tone ring, and wheel studs. Brake hardware, axle nut, axle shaft seal, CV joints, and retainer clips are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this axle shaft as a direct OE replacement for the listed Ram applications, with vehicle-specific dimensions and materials selected to match the original design. Part number 630-163 is built for consistent fitment on the confirmed rear left applications.
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Dorman 630-163 Rear Left Axle Shaft
Dorman 630-163 is a direct replacement drive axle shaft for select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic rear left applications. It addresses axle shaft damage and worn bearings with an OE-style replacement built around application-specific installation components and vehicle-matched dimensions.
Key Features
- Direct replacement for the original axle shaft on select Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 Classic models
- Fits 2012-2020 Ram 1500, rear left
- Fits 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, rear left
- Galvanized finish with rust-resistant coating
- Chromoly steel construction with SAE1541H shaft material
- 31 inboard splines and 5-lug wheel bolt pattern
- ABS tone ring installed and included
- Solid shaft axle design with 7 in flange diameter and 34.232 in length
Detailed Description
This Dorman drive axle shaft is built for rear left service on Ram half-ton trucks that use a solid shaft axle layout. It is engineered to replace the original equipment axle shaft on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic models, including applications with 3.21, 3.55, 3.92, and 4.10 rear axle ratios. The part number 630-163 is also referenced by OE number 68140297AA for the same application.
For buyers searching for a rear left axle shaft for Ram 1500 Classic or a replacement axle shaft for Ram 1500 rear left, this assembly includes the tone ring and wheel studs needed for the application. The galvanized finish helps resist corrosion, while the chromoly steel shaft and 31-spline design support proper fitment at the differential side.
What It Helps Fix
- Broken or damaged rear axle shaft
- Noise or vibration caused by worn axle components
- ABS warning concerns related to a damaged tone ring
- Wheel mounting issues tied to worn or damaged studs
- Corrosion on the axle shaft surface
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify rear left fitment before ordering, especially on 2012-2020 Ram 1500 and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic trucks. Confirm spline count, axle ratio, and flange dimensions against the original part. The axle shaft is supplied with an ABS tone ring installed, and the package contents include the axle shaft, tone ring, and wheel studs. Brake hardware, axle nut, axle shaft seal, CV joints, and retainer clips are not included.
Quality Assurance
Dorman manufactures this axle shaft as a direct OE replacement for the listed Ram applications, with vehicle-specific dimensions and materials selected to match the original design. Part number 630-163 is built for consistent fitment on the confirmed rear left applications.












