{"product_id":"dorman-938-216-drive-shaft-front","title":"Dorman 938-216 Drive Shaft - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 938-216 Front Drive Shaft for Frontier\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 938-216 is a front drive shaft for 1998-2000 Nissan Frontier models. It addresses the service challenge of factory shafts that use permanently staked universal joints by making the U-joints serviceable for easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreaseable drive shaft design for routine lubrication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length adjustable for proper fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24.875 in. drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.083 in. wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular grade type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServiceable OE FIX Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX front drive shaft is built for Nissan Frontier front driveline service where the original shaft uses non-serviceable, permanently staked universal joints. By making the U-joints serviceable, Dorman 938-216 supports simpler maintenance and easier long-term driveline care. This part cross-references Nissan (e.g., 372003S500) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or noisy front drive shaft U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty servicing a factory shaft with staked joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration or driveline roughness related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront driveline replacement needs on 1998-2000 Nissan Frontier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance intervals that require greaseable joint service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1998-2000 Nissan Frontier, front. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration before installation. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints, mounting points, and mating surfaces, so the replacement shaft installs cleanly and operates correctly. Dorman 938-216 is intended for front-position applications on the listed Frontier model years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address common service limitations found in original equipment designs while maintaining application-specific fitment for the listed Nissan Frontier vehicles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795374862517,"sku":"BKKY-938-216","price":304.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_938216_Ang.jpg?v=1783925380","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-938-216-drive-shaft-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}