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Rough CountryPart 1161 · UPC 00843030101572

Carrier Bearing Drop Shims for Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD

$39.95MAP price
In stock: 104 available
Shipping weight: 5 lb.
  • Fits 4WD Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (2003-2010) and Ram 2500/3500 (2011-2016)
  • Lowers the driveshaft carrier bearing to restore rear shaft angle after a lift
  • Covers Power Wagon, TRX4, Laramie, and Tradesman trims — see the full fitment list
  • Rough Country lists 2-3 hours of install time

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2011–2016 Ram 2500 · 4WD
Big HornLaramieLaramie LimitedLaramie LonghornLimitedLone StarOutdoorsmanPower WagonSLTSTTradesman
2003–2010 Dodge Ram 2500 · 4WD
LaramiePower WagonSLTSportSTSXTTRXTRX4
2011–2016 Ram 3500 · 4WD
Big HornLaramieLaramie LimitedLaramie LonghornLimitedLone StarSLTSTTradesman
2003–2010 Dodge Ram 3500 · 4WD
LaramieSLTSportSTSXT

About this part

Carrier Bearing Drop Shims, fitment-checked

Shims that drop the driveshaft carrier bearing on 4WD Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks built 2003-2010, and Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks built 2011-2016 — Rough Country 1161. Setting the bearing lower keeps the rear shaft closer to its factory working angle after a lift. Plan on 2-3 hours.

Fitment runs across Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD trucks from 2003-2010, including Power Wagon, TRX, and TRX4 trims, then continues on Ram 2500 and 3500 4WD from 2011-2016 in trims from Tradesman up through Laramie Longhorn. Raising the truck changes where the two-piece driveshaft's center support sits relative to the transmission output; these shims move that support down to compensate, which is the cheapest path back to a quiet driveline. Rough Country lists 2-3 hours. Check the fitment section for the full submodel list before ordering.

Specifications

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BrandRough Country
Part number1161
UPC / GTIN00843030101572
Shipping weight5 lb
Country of originUS
CategoryPerformance › Drivetrain

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