Cardone 65-6013 Drive Shaft - Rear

Remanufactured Driveshaft for Frontier and Equator

Cardone 65-6013 is a remanufactured rear driveshaft / prop shaft built for smooth driveline operation in the Nissan Frontier and Suzuki Equator. It uses a steel shaft, pre-greased components, and dynamic balancing to help reduce vibration at highway and low-speed driving conditions.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Cardone prop shaft for rear driveline service
• Fits 2009-2021 Nissan Frontier, rear
• Fits 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator, rear
• Steel shaft construction with a 2.75 in. shaft diameter
• Bolt-on end 1 and slip yoke end 2 for direct driveline replacement
• CV drive shaft design with CV joints included
• Universal joints included and greasable
• Pre-greased and phased for installation and driveline alignment
• 100% dynamically balanced for vibration-free performance at all speeds

Product Details

Cardone’s remanufactured driveshaft / prop shaft line is built with a focus on dimensional accuracy, balanced operation, and consistent driveline performance. For part number 65-6013, critical components are inspected and tested, and design improvements are used where applicable to increase durability over the original configuration. This rear driveshaft is a direct-fit replacement for Nissan Frontier and Suzuki Equator applications that use a CV-style prop shaft with a bolt-on connection at one end and a slip yoke at the other.

This part cross-references Nissan OE numbers 37000ZL41A and 37000ZP61A for the same application.

Common Driveline Issues This Part Addresses

• Driveline vibration at speed
• Clunking or shudder during acceleration or deceleration
• Worn universal joints or CV joint wear in the prop shaft assembly
• Excess play or imbalance in the rear driveshaft
• Noisy operation from a damaged or out-of-balance shaft

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before ordering. This driveshaft is specified for 2009-2021 Nissan Frontier and 2009-2012 Suzuki Equator rear applications. Confirm the vehicle’s driveline configuration, shaft length, and end connections match the original part number 65-6013 before installation. Because the shaft is phased and pre-greased, it is ready for driveline installation, but proper torque procedures and inspection of mating components are still important for a smooth repair.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured prop shafts are produced under stringent quality processes, with all critical components tested for proper function. Each shaft is dynamically balanced to support smooth operation and reduce vibration concerns in the finished driveline assembly.