Used Axle Assembly for Sale – OEM-Matched Rear & Front Axles
A new axle from the dealer can come with a steep markup and a wait that may stretch for weeks. We offer a practical alternative with used axle assemblies for sale from low-mileage donor vehicles. Every assembly is inspected and matched to your VIN, gear ratio, and ABS specifications before it ships. You receive the factory part designed for your vehicle, with the mileage disclosed in writing before purchase.
- Matched by VIN, gear ratio, and ABS spec
- Genuine OEM, never pieced-together rebuilds
- Mileage disclosed before you pay
- 90-day warranty and free nationwide shipping
Drivetrain Parts Matched to Your New Axle
An axle replacement is often the right moment to address the parts beside it. Every differential, driveshaft, transfer case, transmission and ABS module is matched to your VIN the same way as your axle.
Rear End, Rear Axle Assembly or Differential: Which One Do You Need?
These are three names for three different parts. Ordering the wrong one is the costliest mistake in this category.
Rear Axle Assembly, the "Rear End"
The complete unit, meaning the housing, differential, ring-and-pinion gears and both axle shafts. A used rear end assembly or used truck rear end means exactly this.
Differential
Only the geared center section inside the housing. If your housing and shafts are sound, a used differential may be all you need.
Axle Shaft
A single shaft running from the differential to the wheel hub. It is sold separately as a used axle shaft.
The completely used rear axle assembly is the replacement we ship most. Bought whole, it usually costs less than rebuilding your original. It also arrives as one matched OEM unit rather than a box of mixed parts.
GM 10-Bolt to Dana 60: The Axle Families on Our Shelves
Most American trucks and SUVs share a handful of proven axle designs. Your VIN tells us which one you have, even if you don't know it yourself.
GM 8.5" "10-bolt"
Silverado and Sierra 1500, Tahoe, Yukon, Suburban 1500
GM 9.5" / 9.76" "14-bolt" semi-floats
Half-ton GM trucks and SUVs with towing packages
GM 10.5" "14-bolt" full-floats
Older GM 2500 and 3500 trucks and vans
AAM 11.5"
GM 2500/3500 HD and Ram 2500/3500
AAM 9.25"
Ram 1500 rear; GM 2500/3500 HD front
Ford 8.8"
F-150, Explorer, Ranger, Expedition, Mustang
Ford 9.75"
F-150 and Expedition
Ford Sterling 10.5"
F-250 and F-350 Super Duty
Chrysler 8.25"
Dakota, Durango, earlier Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty
Dana 35 / Dana 44
Jeep Wrangler and Cherokee, light trucks, 4x4 front axles
Dana 60 / Dana 80
3/4-ton and 1-ton front axles; dual-rear-wheel rear axles
Toyota 8"
Tacoma, 4Runner, T100 and earlier pickups
Searching for used Chevy rear ends for sale? The GM 10-bolt and 14-bolt families above cover most Chevrolet and GMC trucks we match.
Every rear end must match two specs: Gear ratio, such as 3.42, 3.73 or 4.10, Differential type: open, limited-slip (Posi) or locking.
A wrong ratio will run but won't drive right. On a 4x4, it won't pair with the front axle.
4x4 Front Axles, 2WD Steering Axles and FWD CV Assemblies
What "front axle" means depends on how your vehicle puts power to the ground.
Trucks and 4x4s
On an F-150, Super Duty, Silverado, Ram or Wrangler, the front axle carries its own differential. Solid axles such as the Dana 44 and Dana 60 ship as a completely used front axle assembly.
Two-Wheel-Drive Trucks
A used steering axle carries the knuckles and hubs but no differential. Fit depends on model, suspension and brake setup.
Front-Wheel-Drive Cars
The equivalent parts are CV axle shafts and the transaxle differential. They are matched by engine and transmission as well as model.
Share your year, make, model and drivetrain (2WD, 4WD or AWD). We'll confirm the correct front-axle configuration before you pay.
Six Symptoms That Point to a Failing Rear End
Axles rarely fail without warning. These signs usually point to the assembly rather than a tire or suspension part.
Rising Whine or Howl
Loudest on acceleration or deceleration. This is classic ring-and-pinion wear.
Clunk Into Gear
Excess gear backlash or worn U-joints.
Hum That Changes in Turns
A failing carrier or axle bearing.
Oil at the Seals
Gear oil leaking at the pinion or axle seals. Low fluid destroys gears quickly.
Chatter in Tight Turns
Worn clutch packs in a limited-slip unit.
Uneven Tire Wear After Impact
A bent housing or axle tube.
Grinding, or a vibration that worsens with speed, is a reason to stop driving and have the axle inspected. A seized axle is a safety failure, not an inconvenience.
Reading Your Axle Tag, RPO Code or Door-Jamb Sticker
Most factory axles carry a tag on the differential cover bolts or a stamp on the axle tube.
Gear Ratio Stamp
A tag reading "3 73" means a 3.73 ratio.
Limited-Slip Marking
An "L" within the number, as in "3 L 73", signals a limited-slip unit.
Dana BOM Number
A single code identifies the model, ratio and differential type.
On GM trucks, the RPO sticker in the glove box lists the ratio. GU6 is 3.42, GT4 is 3.73 and GT5 is 4.10, and G80 indicates a locking differential. On Fords, the axle code is on the door-jamb sticker.
Can't find the tag? Your 17-digit VIN tells us the same thing.
A specialist decodes your gear ratio, differential type and ABS spec, usually within one business hour.
The Four Specs We Verify Beyond Your Gear Ratio
The wrong gear ratio is the most common fitment error in this category. We verify the OEM interchange number against your full VIN, not just your year, make and model. Then we confirm four more specs.
Differential Type
Open, limited-slip or locking.
Spline Count
So the shafts suit your application.
ABS Tone-Ring Spec
For accurate wheel-speed readings.
Flange and Yoke Fit
So the axle bolts to your driveshaft and hubs.
A mismatched tone ring or ratio sends false wheel-speed data to the ABS module. That trips ABS and traction-control warnings within days. A wrong ratio also quietly strains the transfer case, CV joints and differential.
Can an Axle From Another Vehicle Fit Your Vehicle?
Many axles are shared across models and years. A GM 10-bolt from a Tahoe can be identical to one under a Silverado 1500 of the same era, and an AAM 11.5 serves both GM and Ram heavy-duty trucks. We cross-reference OEM interchange numbers across our recycler network. If your exact model isn't on the shelf, a sister vehicle's axle often is.
We recommend a cross-matched axle only when it agrees with your vehicle on six points: ratio, differential type, spline count, track width, brake setup and ABS spec.
The Seven-Point Axle Inspection Every Unit Passes
Every axle is inspected before a specialist signs it off for sale.
Gear-ratio verification
Matches your vehicle's original spec.
Spline count check
Axle-shaft splines match your application.
Differential & carrier
Ring-and-pinion and carrier checked for wear or play.
Bearings & seals
Inspected for wear or leaks.
ABS tone ring
Tone ring and sensor port confirmed for proper ABS function.
Housing & tubes
Checked for cracks, bends, or damage.
Spin & noise test
Rotated to check for grinding, whine, or binding.
Anything that fails is scrapped, not discounted. Before you pay, you receive the donor mileage, the donor vehicle details and your unit's exact contents in writing.
Three Reasons Our Axles Drive Like the Original
The Right Ratio, Guaranteed
Ratio, differential type and ABS spec are matched to your VIN, so no new warning lights appear.
OEM, Never Aftermarket
These are factory assemblies from low-mileage donors, not rebuilds made from mixed parts.
A Quote That Holds
Delivery is included, with no fuel surcharge and no core charge. The price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Since 2008, Premium Used Auto Parts has supplied OEM drivetrain components to repair shops, fleets and vehicle owners nationwide.
Confirm your gear ratio and get a delivered price, typically within one business hour.
Get My Axle PriceFrom 17-Digit VIN to Installed Axle in Three Steps
Send your VIN
Or your year, make, model, and gear ratio if you have it.
We match and inspect
Gear ratio, differential type, spline count, and ABS spec, all verified against your vehicle.
It ships free
Inspected, in stock, and on its way.
How a 400-lb Axle Reaches Your Door or Shop
A car axle is manageable, while a 1-ton rear end can exceed 400 lb. Here is how we get it to you.
Dispatch Window
Your axle leaves our facility within 3-7 business days of payment clearing.
Curbside Delivery
Available to residential and commercial addresses. Liftgate service is available, with no liftgate fee on residential deliveries.
Where We Ship
Free nationwide. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii or outside the United States.
Before First Drive
Assemblies ship drained. Add the correct gear oil before driving, plus friction modifier for limited-slip units.
Used OEM vs. Remanufactured vs. New Axle Assemblies
Used Axle Assembly Prices by Axle Size, Delivery Included
Price follows axle size: the heavier the ring gear and housing, the higher the price.
Passenger car front axle / CV assembly
$150 – $400
Half-ton rear axle (GM 8.5, Ford 8.8)
$400 – $800
3/4-ton rear axle (Dana 44, Chrysler 8.25)
$500 – $900
Heavy-duty 1-ton (Dana 60, AAM 9.25/11.5)
$800 – $1,500+
Four things move the price within a range: your make, model, and year; gear ratio and differential type; donor mileage; axle family. Your VIN replaces the range with one exact, delivered figure.
Trade Pricing and Priority Sourcing for Shops and Fleets
A vehicle waiting on an axle is a bay you can't bill and a route you can't run.
Independent Repair Shops
Trade pricing, VIN-verified sourcing, and a named specialist who answers the phone. Out-of-stock units are sourced through our recycler network.
Fleet and Commercial Operators
Repeat sourcing on the same platforms, consolidated delivery, and priority handling on downtime-critical units.
What the 90-Day Axle Warranty Covers, and What It Doesn't
Every eligible axle assembly carries a 90-day parts warranty from delivery. It covers internal mechanical failure of the gears and bearings.
Covered:
parts only, no labor.
Installation
DIY won't void it, but damage from improper installation isn't covered.
Core Charge
None
Claims
Require a diagnostic report, installation report, and photo/video.
Covered: Parts only, for 90 days from delivery. Not Covered: Labor, improper installation, running without correct fluids, and consequential damage to other components. Core Charge: None. Filing a Claim: Send a diagnostic report, an installation report from a licensed shop, and an image or video of the fault.
Returns or cancellations because the wrong part was ordered may carry a 25% restocking fee. Matching by VIN is how we help you avoid it.
Send your VIN. We'll verify fitment, confirm availability, and provide a delivered price before you order.
