Maximize vehicle performance with aftermarket driveline solutions

Often overlooked but always working hard, the driveline is the unsung hero of your commercial vehicle. Its job is to transfer power from the engine to the wheels. It keeps your truck moving, hauling, and delivering every day. But over time, especially after the winter, driving conditions can wear it down. If your vehicle is experiencing vibrations, strange noises, or if you just want to stay ahead of maintenance, your driveline deserves attention.

Upgrading or replacing your driveline with quality aftermarket parts does not just restore performance. It can improve efficiency, extend uptime, and help protect your entire powertrain. At Cummins, we support fleets and owner-operators with trusted aftermarket driveline solutions from the Meritor brand, built for durability, serviceability, and fast delivery.

Understanding your driveline and why it matters

The driveline includes several essential components—driveshafts, U-joints, slip yokes, and center bearings—that work together to transmit torque from the transmission to the axles. 

When each part is working correctly, you get smooth acceleration, efficient fuel use, and consistent handling. But it takes one part that is worn, damaged, or out of balance to disrupt the performance of the entire system.

Winter weather only adds to the challenge. Cold temperatures, snow, ice, and road salt can accelerate corrosion, cause seals to shrink or crack, allow moisture and grit to contaminate bearings, or stress U-joints and yokes due to repeated freezing and thawing.

That is why post-winter is the perfect time to give your driveline a close inspection or consider an upgrade.

Signs your driveline needs attention

Driveline issues are often quiet at first, but can escalate quickly if ignored. Here are a few common warning signs that it is time to inspect or service your driveline:

• Vibrations while accelerating or driving at highway speeds
• Clunking noises when shifting or starting from a stop
• Visible rust or damage to the driveshaft or U-joints
• Grease leaks around the center bearing or yoke
• Uneven wear on tires or suspension components

If your vehicle is experiencing any of these symptoms, it is time for an inspection. Aftermarket replacement parts may be needed to restore performance and prevent further wear.

The benefits of genuine parts replacement

Choosing aftermarket driveline components from an OE-trusted brand like Meritor offers several clear advantages:

1. Restored Performance: Upgraded components help eliminate driveline vibrations, restore balance, and protect your transmission and axles from unnecessary wear.
2. Increased Uptime: Replacing worn parts reduces the risk of unexpected breakdowns, which means fewer delays and more time on the road.
3. Faster Serviceability: Meritor driveline parts are engineered for ease of installation and maintenance, saving time in the shop and getting your vehicle back in service faster.
4. Reliable Quality: Every Meritor aftermarket driveline component is made with OEM-grade materials, and is engineered to meet or exceed original specifications.
5. Cost Savings Over Time: While lower-cost alternatives may be tempting, high-quality components reduce the need for repeat repairs and improve the lifespan of your vehicle’s powertrain, thus saving money over time.

Choosing the right aftermarket driveline parts

With so many options on the market, it is important to choose parts that are:

• Application-specific
• Built to OEM specs
• Readily available
• Backed by expert support

Meritor offers a wide selection of driveshafts and driveline components to fit a variety of vehicle makes and models, from linehaul to vocational and everything in between.

Whether you are looking to replace a single U-joint or outfit your fleet with complete shaft assemblies, Meritor’s aftermarket lineup includes:

• Driveshafts (Single, Two-Piece, or Three-Piece)
• U-joints and End Yokes
• Slip Yokes and Center Bearings
• Tube Shafts and Weld Yokes

All components are manufactured to ensure exceptional strength, precise fit, and long service life under real-world conditions.

Why choose Meritor aftermarket driveline solutions?

With Meritor’s driveline program, you are not just getting quality parts, you are getting solutions built for efficiency, performance, and peace of mind.

Driveshaft on demand

Need a new driveshaft fast? Meritor’s Driveshaft On Demand program can ship a new shaft within 24 hours of order placement. Built using genuine Meritor components, these shafts are assembled and balanced to our OE standards by trained technicians in North American rebuild centers. Each driveline comes with a 2-year warranty.

Rebuild services with OEM parts

If you prefer to rebuild rather than replace, Meritor's nationwide service centers offer full rebuild capabilities using only genuine Meritor components. You will get like-new performance, OEM reliability, and extended component life.

Expert support and easy ordering

Using the tools and lookup systems on MeritorPartsXpress.com, you can search for parts by VIN, application, or cross-reference, making it easy to find the exact match for your driveline needs. Plus, downloadable guides and installation tips help your service team every step of the way.

Ready to upgrade?

Use our interactive visual search tool to find the driveline components you need and learn how Meritor aftermarket components can keep your vehicle on the road, performing at its best, season after season.