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PowerTrax · CS1940

Part #: CS1940
UPC: 698231981580

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Brand: PowerTrax

Description: Precision Differential Pinion Shaft maintains correct power distribution to all; This Differential Pinion Shaft is precision manufactured to OEM gear ratios and tooth geometry. It distributes torque efficiently between axles, maximizing traction and minimizing wear in commercial trucks.

Description:

This part number has been superseded by 3991065REO.  

Description

Unleash your vehicle’s full potential with our Performance Differential Pinion Shaft—engineered for racers, builders, and off-road enthusiasts who push the limits. Built to handle extreme torque loads and aggressive driving conditions, this shaft ensures your ring-and-pinion stay perfectly aligned under maximum stress. Constructed from premium alloy steel and heat-treated for superior hardness, it delivers the toughness needed for high-horsepower applications and prolonged abuse. The precision-ground surfaces reduce internal friction and ensure smooth gear mesh, translating to quicker power delivery and minimized drivetrain losses. When every foot-pound counts, you need a shaft that won’t flinch. This design resists torsional stress and pitting under heavy load, making it ideal for drag strips, lifted trucks, rock crawlers, and turbocharged builds. It's engineered to meet or exceed OE performance standards for strength, fitment, and reliability. Thanks to its easy drop-in fit with no modification required, you’ll spend less time wrenching and more time chasing performance. Whether you're dialing in a custom setup or replacing a worn unit in a built differential, this pinion shaft delivers the backbone your drivetrain demands. Push harder. Drive stronger. Trust your build.

Features & benefits

  • Designed for compatibility with OEM-specified gear oil viscosities, ensuring correct lubrication under all operating conditions.
  • Heat-treated alloy steel construction withstands peak torque demands of loaded commercial trucks, preventing gear tooth fatigue and breakage.
  • OEM-spec gear ratios preserve intended vehicle speed, performance, and fuel economy characteristics.
  • Precision fits to carrier housing bores eliminate shimming uncertainty and simplify installation for experienced drivetrain technicians.
  • Precision-machined gears and tight backlash tolerances ensure smooth power transfer and efficient torque distribution between axles.

Information

SHAFT KIT, 3991065REO

Application summary

Year Make / model
1964 Buick Wildcat
1969-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne
1969-1972 Chevrolet Brookwood
1967-1970 Chevrolet Camaro
1966-1971 Chevrolet Caprice
1964-1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
1964-1968 Chevrolet Chevy II
1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino
1964-1972 Chevrolet Impala
1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1969-1972 Chevrolet Nova
1971-1972 GMC Sprint
1969-1972 Pontiac Firebird
1970-1972 Pontiac GTO
1964-1970 Pontiac Tempest
1971 Pontiac Ventura

Specifications

GTIN
00698231981580
Weight
0.67 lb
Height
2.25 in
Length
6 in
Width
4.25 in
EO
Legal US
Life cycle
Discontinued
AAM brand code
POT
Warehouse brand code
POT
AAIA brand code
BHKT

Attributes

California Proposition 65
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Diameter
18.6
Grade Type
Performance
Length
121.3
Material
9310 Steel
Taxonomy A
LD Differential
Taxonomy B
Carrier Internal Kits & Components
Taxonomy C
Cross Pins/Cross Shafts
Taxonomy D
Cross Pins/Cross Shafts
Title
Differential Pinion Shaft
Type
Open
Used In Lock Right Units
1940-LR

Fitment status

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Application summary

1964 Buick Wildcat; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Biscayne; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Brookwood; 1967-1970 Chevrolet Camaro; 1966-1971 Chevrolet Caprice; 1964-1972 Chevrolet Chevelle; 1964-1968 Chevrolet Chevy II; 1964-1972 Chevrolet El Camino; 1964-1972 Chevrolet Impala; 1970-1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 1969-1972 Chevrolet Nova; 1971-1972 GMC Sprint; 1969-1972 Pontiac Firebird; 1970-1972 Pontiac GTO; 1964-1970 Pontiac Tempest; 1971 Pontiac Ventura
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