{"product_id":"dorman-946-206-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-206 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Nissan 280ZX\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX rear drive shaft is built for 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX applications and addresses a common service issue found on original shafts with permanently staked universal joints. Part number 946-206 updates the design so the U-joints can be serviced separately, helping simplify future driveline maintenance on the Nissan 280ZX rear driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5-inch shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e38.25-inch drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065-inch wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall length is not adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design makes the U-joints serviceable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Product Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-206 is a rear drive shaft replacement for Nissan 280ZX models from 1979 through 1983. It uses a steel shaft with a 2.5-inch diameter, 38.25-inch length, and 0.065-inch wall thickness to match the application requirements. The OE FIX design is focused on serviceability, replacing the original permanently staked U-joint arrangement with a configuration that allows U-joint service during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Nissan 37000P6560 for the same application. For buyers searching for a rear drive shaft for 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX, Part Number 946-206 provides a direct replacement option for the rear position.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or noisy rear drive shaft U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty servicing factory staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of driveline smoothness during acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a replacement rear driveshaft on Nissan 280ZX models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment before installation and compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting configuration to the original part. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and surrounding hardware, for wear before reassembly. Because this shaft is not adjustable, correct application matching is important for proper fit on the 1979-1983 Nissan 280ZX rear driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known service limitations in original equipment designs. Part 946-206 follows that approach by improving U-joint serviceability while maintaining the required driveline dimensions for the specified Nissan 280ZX applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798249140405,"sku":"BKKY-946-206","price":655.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946206_Ang.jpg?v=1784007156","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-206-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}