The Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton dually has always been a heavy duty vehicle capable of transporting heavy loads. It is currently in its fifth generation and like all dual wheel rear axle vehicles, it would eventually wear out and need repair, rebuilding or replacement. Throughout the generations, it came in multiple variations and sometimes came with a selection of differential ratios. To help you make sense of your differential and identify the correct one, here is a list of the selection of Dodge Ram 3500 1 Ton differentials throughout the generations.
Selection of Dodge Ram 3500 1 Ton Differentials
Chrysler 11.5″ Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton
- 14 Bolt Rear Differential Cover
- 2″ ID inner pinion bearing
- Full Floating rear end
used on 2003-2010 Dodge Ram 3500
• Ring Gear Diameter: 11.500
• Cover Bolts: 14
• Ring Gear Bolts: 12
• Spline Count: 30
• Carrier Breaks: none
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 36mm
used on 2011-2018 Dodge Ram 3500
• Ring Gear Diameter: 11.500
• Cover Bolts: 14
• Ring Gear Bolts: 12
• Spline Count: 30
• Carrier Breaks: none
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 36mm
Chrysler 11.8″ /300mm Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton
used on 2016-2018 Ram 3500 with an 11.8″ Rear Axle with 16 Bolt Ring Gear.
• Ring Gear Diameter: 11.800
• Cover Bolts: 14
• Ring Gear Bolts: 16
• Spline Count: 30
• Carrier Breaks: none
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 36mm
Chrysler 11.8″ /300mm 2013.5+ Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton
used on 2014-2016 Ram 3500. 11.8″ Rear Axle with 4 pinion helical Limited-Slip Differential that has 3.73 or 4.10 gear ratios.
• Ring Gear Diameter: 11.800
• Cover Bolts: 14
• Ring Gear Bolts: 12
• Spline Count: 30
• Carrier Breaks: none
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 36mm
Dana 70 U Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton
Used on 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500 which uses 32 Spline axles
• Ring Gear Diameter: 10.500
• Cover Bolts: 10
• Ring Gear Bolts: 12
• Spline Count: 32
• Carrier Breaks: 4.10 / 4.56
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 1-5/16
Dana 80 Dodge Ram 3500 1-Ton
Variant used on 1994-2002 Dodge Ram 3500
• Ring Gear Diameter: 11.250
• Cover Bolts: 10
• Ring Gear Bolts: 12
• Spline Count: 35
• Carrier Breaks: 3.73 / 4.10
• Rear Suspension: Solid
• Pinion Nut Size: 1-7/8