Dorman 936-261 Drive Shaft - Rear

Dorman 936-261 Rear Drive Shaft

Dorman 936-261 is a rear drive shaft built for specific Nissan D21 applications. It addresses the service difficulty created by permanently staked universal joints by using a design that makes the U-joints serviceable for simpler maintenance.

Built from steel with a 2.5-inch shaft diameter, 0.065-inch wall thickness, and 60.75-inch overall drive shaft length, this rear driveshaft is made for direct replacement use on confirmed Nissan D21 fitments. It is a regular-grade OE FIX solution for drivers looking for a serviceable rear driveline assembly.

Key Features

• Steel shaft construction for rear driveline service
• Serviceable universal joint design for easier future maintenance
• 2.5-inch shaft diameter
• 60.75-inch drive shaft length
• 0.065-inch wall thickness
• Rear position application
• Fits Nissan D21 rear drive shaft applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman rear drive shaft, part number 936-261, is engineered for Nissan D21 trucks that need a replacement rear driveline assembly with serviceable U-joints. The OE FIX design replaces the original permanently staked joint setup with a configuration that allows the universal joints to be serviced instead of replaced as a complete shaft assembly. That makes routine driveline maintenance more straightforward on the Nissan D21 rear axle application.

Compatible With 1988-1993 Nissan D21, rear, plus 1994 Nissan D21, rear for Japan-built trucks and USA-built trucks manufactured up to November 1993. This part cross-references SK936261 for the same application. Use Dorman 936-261 when replacing a worn or damaged rear drive shaft on the Nissan D21 and when a serviceable U-joint design is preferred.

What It Helps Solve

• Worn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly
• Service issues caused by permanently staked universal joints
• Need for a rear driveline replacement on Nissan D21 trucks
• Maintenance delays tied to non-serviceable U-joint construction
• Fitment-specific replacement needs for rear axle driveline service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify rear-position fitment before installation and confirm the vehicle build details for 1994 Nissan D21 applications, including Japan-built trucks and USA-built trucks manufactured up to November 1993. Compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting configuration to the original unit before removal. After installation, inspect driveline alignment and check for proper operation under load.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are developed to address known service limitations in original equipment designs. This rear drive shaft follows that approach by making the U-joints serviceable for easier maintenance on confirmed Nissan D21 applications.