DSS Dodge 2009-2014 LX (with Getrag Diff) 1400HP Chromoly Level 5 Axle -Right RA7283X5
Broken a passenger-side half shaft on a Challenger, Charger or Chrysler 300 after adding power and sticky tires? The Driveshaft Shop Level 5 axle RA7283X5 (DSS part number 510269) is the right-hand rear axle for 2009-2014 LX and LC platform cars equipped with the Getrag limited-slip differential, built to take launches that snap factory shafts. It is sold individually; the matching left side is a separate part.
The LX and LC cars use independent rear suspension, so each rear wheel is driven by a half shaft with a plunging inner CV joint at the differential and a fixed outer CV joint at the hub. Every bit of torque that leaves the Getrag differential goes through the two shafts, and on a hard launch with slicks or drag radials the load spike lands on the smallest section of the shaft and the CV components. That is where stock axles twist, crack the bar or break the inner joint. The DSS Level 5 replaces the whole assembly with a bolt-in unit: Summit Racing lists the axle material as 300M billet with a chromoly CV housing, and DSS rates this Getrag-diff version for 1400 horsepower.
A clunk on and off the throttle can also come from differential mounts, subframe bushings or the driveshaft, so check those before blaming the axle. With the car safely supported, grab the shaft and feel for rotational slop at each joint and look for split boots. Our drivetrain repair cost guide helps you price the labor side, and the CV axle symptoms guide covers the inspection in more detail. If you are deciding whether the stock shafts are worth keeping at your power level, read chromoly axle shafts vs stock.
Retail listings for this part disagree on years, with some narrowing it to SRT8 models from 2011 or 2012 on and others listing earlier Charger SRT8 cars, so confirm your car actually has the Getrag differential before ordering. If you are not sure, send us your year and VIN and we will check. For a full rear setup, add the matching left rear axle RA7282X5, and browse more driveline upgrades in our hard parts catalog.
Swap the factory tone ring onto the new axle carefully so the ABS and traction control sensors read correctly; a damaged or misaligned ring will set warning lights. Torque the inner flange bolts and the hub nut to factory specification and use new fasteners where the service manual calls for them. Check the differential fluid while you are there; limited-slip units need the correct friction modifier, as explained in our LSD friction modifier guide. Replacing both sides at once is the smart move on a car that has already broken one shaft, because the surviving stock axle has seen the same abuse. On a six-speed Challenger the axle job is a good time to freshen the shifter feel too; a TR6060 weighted shifter handle is a quick bolt-on while the car is on the lift.
| Brand | Driveshaft Shop |
| Part number | 510269 |
| Fits | DSS Dodge 2009-2014 LX (with Getrag Diff) 1400HP Chromoly Level 5 Axle -Right RA7283X5 |
| Vehicle fitment | Dodge 2009-2014 Lx (2009-2014) |
| Type | Axles |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Doing this repair right usually means replacing these at the same time. Same transmission, ships together.
No. This axle is made only for LX and LC cars with the Getrag limited-slip differential. Cars with the other rear differential need a different DSS axle. Send us your year and VIN if you are unsure which unit your car has.
It is a single right-side (passenger) rear axle. The left side is part number RA7282X5, sold separately.
Yes. The factory tone/ABS ring must be reused on the new axle. Wheel studs, bearings and seals are not included.
Summit Racing lists the Level 5 axle material as 300M billet with a chromoly CV housing, and it is a bolt-in replacement for the factory half shaft.
On a car that has already broken one rear shaft, yes. The other factory axle has taken the same launches and is the next weak link, and matched shafts keep the rear end behaving the same side to side.
