{"product_id":"dorman-946-212-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-212 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for 1984 Nissan 300ZX\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX rear drive shaft is built for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX and addresses a common service issue found on original shafts with permanently staked universal joints. Part number 946-212 replaces the rear driveline assembly with a steel shaft that makes U-joint service simpler during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 1984 Nissan 300ZX, rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline service replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e43 in drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length rear driveshaft with no adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackage contents: rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-212 is a rear drive shaft engineered for the 1984 Nissan 300ZX, rear position. It is a direct-fit driveline replacement for vehicles that originally used staked universal joints, helping restore serviceability without changing the vehicle’s rear driveline layout. The steel shaft measures 43 inches in length with a 2.5-inch diameter and 0.065-inch wall thickness, providing the dimensional specifications needed for a proper replacement. If you are searching for a 1984 Nissan 300ZX rear drive shaft or Dorman 946-212 driveline replacement, this part is built for that application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Solve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService difficulty caused by permanently staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear or failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from a deteriorated rear driveshaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of driveline reliability in the rear position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear-position fitment on the 1984 Nissan 300ZX before installation. Compare shaft length, diameter, and mounting configuration to the original driveline assembly. Because this shaft is not adjustable and is not greaseable, confirm the vehicle’s original specifications and inspect related driveline components during replacement. Part number 946-212 should be matched to the application listed for accurate fitment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are developed to address known service limitations in original equipment designs. For this application, the rear drive shaft is engineered to improve maintenance access by replacing permanently staked U-joint construction with a serviceable design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798249697461,"sku":"BKKY-946-212","price":612.77,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946212_Ang.jpg?v=1784007198","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-212-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}