Dodge’s Use of AAM Axles
Dodge started using AAM (American Axle Manufacturing) axles in their vehicles in the early 2000s. Specifically, Dodge began using the AAM 11.50 axle in its Ram 2500 and 3500 models for the 2003 model year, which coincided with a major redesign of these models. The AAM 11.50 axle was used in both single and dual rear wheel applications. It’s important to note that while the AAM axles used by Dodge and GM are similar internally, they are not interchangeable due to differences in axle tubes, hubs, and brake/suspension mounting bracketry.
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Contents
- What is the difference between AAM 1150 and 14 bolt?
- What Dodge trucks have Dana 60 axles?
- What did the AAM 11.5 come in?
- Who uses AAM axles?
- What years did Dodge use Dana 60?
- What is a shaved 14 bolt?
- What is AAM 11.5 axle?
- Does Dodge use Dana axles?
- What rear axle is in a 2013 Ram 2500?
- How do I know what 14 bolt I have?
What is the difference between AAM 1150 and 14 bolt?
The AAM 1150 uses an 11½-inch ring gear, but retains the same axleshaft diameter as the 14-bolt. Although there are a few versions, the full-float, 8-lug 14-bolts are the most desirable for those looking to build an off-road rig or upgrade their pickups light-duty rear axle.
What Dodge trucks have Dana 60 axles?
For the 1994-2002 model years, Dodge only used Dana 60 full-floating rear axles in most Ram 2500 trucks with gasoline V6 or V8 engines. The exception is 1994-1998 Light-duty Ram 2500 trucks which used Chrysler 9-1/4″ semi-float rear axles.
What did the AAM 11.5 come in?
The American Axle Manufacturing (AAM) 1150 11.5″ Ring Gear 14 Bolt Rear Axle with leaf spring suspension was introduced for the 2003 model year on heavy-duty Diesel Dodge Ram 2500 and Dodge Ram 3500 trucks and high Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) gas engine models.
Who uses AAM axles?
GM
-The Company is the principal supplier of driveline components to GM for its full-size rear-wheel drive light trucks, SUVs and crossover vehicles manufactured in North America. It supplies a large percentage of GM’s rear axle, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive axles for these vehicle platforms.
What years did Dodge use Dana 60?
The Model 60 as used by Dodge from 1975 to 1993 has very durable greaseable king pins and disc brakes. The wheel bearings are serviceable and the dead-spindle configuration allows the use of lockout hubs.
What is a shaved 14 bolt?
14 Bolt Shave Kits
Increase the ground clearance on your 14-bolt axle by up to 1.75 inches with a TMR Customs 14-bolt shave kit, also known as a “15 bolt”. We offer 2 styles of kits – the complete kit includes a 3/8″ thick heavy duty differential cover and makes for the easiest installation.
What is AAM 11.5 axle?
The GM 11.5″ axle, also known as the AAM 11.5″ axle was introduced as an upgrade to the GM 10.5″ 14 Bolt axle in many Chevy, GMC, and Dodge / RAM full size trucks. It features a larger 11.5″ ring gear and 30 spline full-floating axle shafts and is only available in standard rotation (rear) solid axle applications.
Does Dodge use Dana axles?
The Dana/Spicer Model 60 is an automotive axle manufactured by Dana Holding Corporation and used in OEM pickup and limited passenger car applications by Chevrolet, Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ford and Land Rover.
What rear axle is in a 2013 Ram 2500?
We only stock the common maintenance parts for this axle as the vast majority of our customers with 2003 to 2018 Ram 2500 trucks have the heavier AAM 11.50″ rear axle. The last year the AAM 1050 axle was used in Ram trucks was 2013. After 2013, the Ram 2500 was equipped with a new, coil sprung, AAM 1150 rear axle.
How do I know what 14 bolt I have?
Between. The two full floats. You have a 14 T. Which is the ten and a half and then you have the eleven. And a half which is the HD in most of the diesels.
