{"product_id":"spicer-3-82-871-front-axle-shaft","title":"Spicer 3-82-871 Front Outer Stub Axle Shaft for Dana 60 \u0026 70 Front Axles (35-Spline, 12-Inch Length)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eEliminate front wheel-end popping, repair stretched yoke ears, and safeguard your heavy-duty drivetrain with this genuine \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"122\"\u003eSpicer Front Outer Stub Axle Shaft\u003c\/b\u003e. Engineered as a premium, direct original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement component, this high-durability outer stub shaft (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"290\"\u003ePart Number: 3-82-871\u003c\/b\u003e) is designed to fit classic open-knuckle solid Dana 60 and Dana 70 front steering axles across heavy-duty commercial trucks, vocational vehicles, and custom off-road rigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eOn high-capacity solid front axles, the outer stub shaft passes directly through the spindle and wheel hub assembly to transfer massive rotational torque down to the tires. Because it acts as a primary pivot point during hard cornering while carrying heavy front-end weight, the outer yoke ears operate under continuous stress. Over long service hours, commercial towing, or extreme rock crawling with oversized off-road tires, the universal joint retention holes can stretch out of round. This ovalization allows the u-joint bearing cups to spin and shift, leading to severe tire-end clicking, accelerated needle bearing failure, or a completely sheared axle ear. Replacing a worn or compromised factory unit with an authentic Spicer forged steel shaft completely restores structural strength to your wheel-end assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eManufactured by Dana Spicer, the industry benchmark in drivetrain technology, this outer stub shaft is forged from premium-grade carbon steel and induction-hardened for maximum torsional fatigue resistance. It features an upgraded \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"231\"\u003e35 outboard spline count\u003c\/b\u003e with a 1.5-inch shaft diameter and is precision-machined to exactly \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"324\"\u003e12.0 inches in length\u003c\/b\u003e from the universal joint centerline to the spline tip. Designed specifically to pair with heavy-duty \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"447\"\u003e1480 \/ 1485WJ Series axle universal joints\u003c\/b\u003e (featuring 1.375-inch bearing cup diameters), this shaft guarantees a seamless, vibration-free press-fit. Sourcing this genuine OEM shaft ensures your heavy truck or off-road build operates strictly to original factory engineering limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComponent Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUniversal Left or Right Application:\u003c\/b\u003e Precision-machined to fit interchangeably on either the front driver-side or front passenger-side outer steering knuckle assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUpgraded 35-Spline Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered with a thick 1.5-inch diameter profile and rolled splines to offer maximum shear resistance under heavy acceleration or high-payload tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMassive 1480 Series Interface:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with precision-bored cap retention ears tailored exclusively for high-torque 1480 series axle universal joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenuine Spicer OEM Forging:\u003c\/b\u003e Fabricated using identical metallurgical standards and tolerances found on original factory assembly lines to minimize rotational runout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVehicle \u0026amp; Axle Fitment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAxle Profiles:\u003c\/b\u003e Open-Knuckle, Solid Front \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eDana 60 and Dana 70 Steering Axles\u003c\/b\u003e running 35-spline hub assemblies. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"110\"\u003eCommonly found on vintage heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty commercial vocational platforms, or custom 1-ton 4x4 axle conversions.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommercial Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e Cross-referenced with heavy equipment and vocational fleets including Navistar, International Harvester (IHC), and Daimler Truck North America applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Front Outer Axle Wheel End — Left (Driver) or Right (Passenger) Side. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003e(Note: Axle shafts are sold individually; one shaft included per package).\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Spicer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43562411229258,"sku":"PLAT-SPICER-3-82-871","price":148.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/5560\/6858\/files\/12_75353d8f-cec0-4a16-a9ce-e36b1d12c00b.jpg?v=1777721468","url":"https:\/\/platinumperformanceparts.com\/products\/spicer-3-82-871-front-axle-shaft","provider":"Platinum Performance Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}