DT Swiss 240 Shimano Driver Body and End Cap
The Shimano driver body for DT Swiss 240 hubs, supplied with the matching end cap. On a DT hub the driver is a replaceable module rather than part of the hub shell, which means moving between drivetrain standards is a parts change, not a new wheel.
What it does
This is one of the quiet reasons DT hubs hold their value. A wheel built around a 240 can follow you through a groupset change, a second bike, or a move from one cassette standard to another, and the wheel itself never has to be touched - the spokes stay tensioned and the rim stays where it is.
The end cap matters as much as the body. Driver and end cap are matched parts, and fitting the right pair is what sets the bearing preload and the spacing correctly. Supplying them together is DT removing the most common way this job goes wrong.
It carries the Shimano HG spline, so it takes Shimano-pattern 8- to 11-speed cassettes and the many cassettes from other makers cut to the same interface.
DT Swiss is a Swiss company whose reputation was built on spokes and then extended to hubs, and its components share one habit - they are designed to be opened. That is why there is a catalog of service tools at all; a sealed part would not need one.
Fit and compatibility
For DT Swiss 240 hubs. DT have made several generations of 240 and the driver interface has changed over time, so tell us the hub - or send it to us - and we will confirm the correct body before anything is ordered.
How we use it at ProWheelBuilder
We keep this on the bench rather than ordering it in when a job needs it, which is why the notes above are first-hand.
ProWheelBuilder builds wheels in Georgia and is not the manufacturer - DT Swiss makes this. We keep it on the bench, which is why the notes above are first-hand rather than copied off a box.
Warranty
DT Swiss's warranty. DT Swiss covers its products against material and manufacturing defects for 24 months from purchase, excluding wear parts such as bearings and tubeless tape. Carbon rims and carbon wheels bought new since 1 January 2020 carry an extended guarantee to the first owner against defects in material and workmanship, and DT Swiss runs a paid crash-replacement scheme on carbon wheels for up to ten years from purchase.
ProWheelBuilder. Our own one-year warranty is a wheel warranty - it covers wheels we build, not tools or accessories. This item is covered by its manufacturer, as set out above.
Full terms are on our Policies & Warranty page.
DT Swiss 240 Shimano driver body questions
Will this fit any DT 240?
Not automatically. The 240 has run through more than one generation and the ratchet and driver interface changed with them. Tell us which hub you have and we will check.
Do I need the end cap as well?
It comes with one, and you should use it. The cap is matched to the driver and sets the spacing and preload - mixing a new body with an old cap is how people end up with a hub that feels notchy or has play.
Can I swap this myself?
On a DT hub it is usually a hand job rather than a workshop one, which is rather the point. If you would rather not, send us the wheel.
Is ProWheelBuilder the manufacturer of the DT Swiss 240 Shimano Driver Body and End Cap?
No - that is DT Swiss. We are an independent wheel builder in Georgia; we buy this, use it on the bench and sell it.
Not sure? Text or leave a voicemail on 470-253-0929 or email info@prowheelbuilder.com — you will be talking to the people who build the wheels.
