Drive Shaft Assemblies
100% machine balanced to ensure trouble-free service life from vibration and noise.
The TrakMotive Advantage
Industry Leading Market Coverage
TrakMotive Drive Shaft Assemblies transfer power from the transmission to the front or rear axles. Using either Constant Velocity joints along with single or double Cardan joints, these shafts operate at constantly changing angles and speeds. Drive Shaft Assemblies can be found in rear-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive vehicles.
Key Features & Benefits
All units are 100% machine balanced to ensure trouble-free service life from vibration and noise.
Premium forged 3 layer sealed u-joints provide maintenance-free life and can handle higher torque loads.
U-Joint cups are packed with premium lithium grease providing better lubrication and resistance to extreme temperatures.
Premium durable coating protects shaft from premature corrosion.
TPE (thermoplastic elastomers) Dust Boots provide better resistance to deformation, debris, oils, heat cycling and ozone compared to neoprene boots.
Special low friction sliding joint spline coating extends service life and eliminates movement that causes clunking noises.
Stainless steel band clamps provide better resistance to deformation and stretching.
Updates
Why the TrakMotive HD Xtremeā¢ CV Axle Exists
Built for extreme conditions and demanding use. Some vehicles get an easy life. Work vehicles usually don't. Fleet vehicles, rideshare cars, and delivery vehicles can rack up miles through extreme heat, freezing temperatures, road salt, debris, rough roads, and...
One Brand. Five Product Lines.
One Brand. Five Product Lines. You know us for one part. We make a lot more. Ask most people what TrakMotive makes and they'll probably answer, "CV axles." And they'd be right. But they'd only be telling part of the story. Over the years, we've grown beyond a single...
The Cheap Axle Isn’t Cheap
Buy It Twice, Pay the Labor Twice. Do the Math. Everyone likes saving money. But when it comes to CV axles, the lowest purchase price doesn't always mean the lowest overall cost. In fact, the "cheap" axle can quickly become the most expensive one if it leads to a...
A Good Axle Can Still Fail
A Good Axle Can Still Fail Four Installation Mistakes That Cause Comebacks ā The axle was brand new. ā It fits perfectly. ā The installation went smoothly. ā A few weeks later, the vehicle was back in the shop. Sometimes a failed axle isnāt the result of poor quality....
Comparing Axle Brands? Check These 4 Things First.
Thereās More Than Price When itās time to replace a CV axle, price is often the first thing people compare. But it shouldnāt be the only thing. Two axles may look nearly identical in the box, but they perform very differently once theyāre on the vehicle. The...
TrakMotive Adds 42 New CV Axle Part Numbers | Expanded Coverage
TrakMotive just added 42 new OE replacement CV axle part numbers to its catalog, extending coverage to more than 11 million vehicles across today’s most popular domestic and import models.
Understanding the Different Types of CV Joints: A Tech Bulletin Breakdown
From tripod plunging joints to Rzeppa outboard joints, not all CV joints are built the same. TrakMotive’s newest tech bulletin breaks down the four most common CV joint designs.
Why Choosing a NEW Drive Shaft Assembly is the Right Choice
When a drive shaft assembly needs replacing, the choice between new and other alternatives has real implications for performance and reliability. TrakMotive’s newest TrakAcademy course makes the case for going new.
Improve Your TrakAcademy Knowledge of Monobloc OE CV Axle Technology
Modern vehicles are pushing CV axle technology in new directions, and Monobloc OE design is one of the biggest shifts shaping the category. This course covers what it is and why it matters.
CV Axle Basics, Trends, and Key Benefits of the TrakMotive CV Axle Program
CV axles are a part everyone recognizes but not everyone fully understands. This course brings the basics, trends, and TrakMotive’s program advantages together in one place.
Tech Tips
Why the TrakMotive HD Xtremeā¢ CV Axle Exists
Built for extreme conditions and demanding use. Some vehicles get an easy life. Work vehicles usually don't. Fleet vehicles, rideshare cars, and delivery vehicles can rack up miles through extreme heat, freezing temperatures, road salt, debris, rough roads, and...
One Brand. Five Product Lines.
One Brand. Five Product Lines. You know us for one part. We make a lot more. Ask most people what TrakMotive makes and they'll probably answer, "CV axles." And they'd be right. But they'd only be telling part of the story. Over the years, we've grown beyond a single...
The Cheap Axle Isn’t Cheap
Buy It Twice, Pay the Labor Twice. Do the Math. Everyone likes saving money. But when it comes to CV axles, the lowest purchase price doesn't always mean the lowest overall cost. In fact, the "cheap" axle can quickly become the most expensive one if it leads to a...
A Good Axle Can Still Fail
A Good Axle Can Still Fail Four Installation Mistakes That Cause Comebacks ā The axle was brand new. ā It fits perfectly. ā The installation went smoothly. ā A few weeks later, the vehicle was back in the shop. Sometimes a failed axle isnāt the result of poor quality....
Comparing Axle Brands? Check These 4 Things First.
Thereās More Than Price When itās time to replace a CV axle, price is often the first thing people compare. But it shouldnāt be the only thing. Two axles may look nearly identical in the box, but they perform very differently once theyāre on the vehicle. The...
TrakMotive Adds 42 New CV Axle Part Numbers | Expanded Coverage
TrakMotive just added 42 new OE replacement CV axle part numbers to its catalog, extending coverage to more than 11 million vehicles across today’s most popular domestic and import models.
Understanding the Different Types of CV Joints: A Tech Bulletin Breakdown
From tripod plunging joints to Rzeppa outboard joints, not all CV joints are built the same. TrakMotive’s newest tech bulletin breaks down the four most common CV joint designs.
Why Choosing a NEW Drive Shaft Assembly is the Right Choice
When a drive shaft assembly needs replacing, the choice between new and other alternatives has real implications for performance and reliability. TrakMotive’s newest TrakAcademy course makes the case for going new.
Improve Your TrakAcademy Knowledge of Monobloc OE CV Axle Technology
Modern vehicles are pushing CV axle technology in new directions, and Monobloc OE design is one of the biggest shifts shaping the category. This course covers what it is and why it matters.
CV Axle Basics, Trends, and Key Benefits of the TrakMotive CV Axle Program
CV axles are a part everyone recognizes but not everyone fully understands. This course brings the basics, trends, and TrakMotive’s program advantages together in one place.
