{"product_id":"dorman-946-213-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-213 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Nissan 300ZX\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX rear drive shaft is built for specific Nissan 300ZX applications and addresses a common service issue found in the original shaft design. Part number 946-213 replaces the rear driveline assembly with a steel shaft that uses serviceable universal joints for easier maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with 1987-1988 Nissan 300ZX, rear, and 1989 Nissan 300ZX, rear, to 1\/89. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX rear drive shaft for select Nissan 300ZX models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal joints are serviceable for simpler future maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft diameter: 2.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive shaft length: 42.625 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall thickness: 0.065 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-greaseable design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed-length rear driveshaft configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-213 is a rear drive shaft engineered for 1987-1988 Nissan 300ZX and 1989 Nissan 300ZX rear applications through 1\/89. It is a direct driveline replacement for vehicles that originally used permanently staked universal joints, giving technicians a serviceable U-joint design instead of a sealed, difficult-to-service setup. The steel shaft construction and OE-style dimensions support proper driveline fitment on the Nissan 300ZX rear axle application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Problems This Part Can Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or vibration from failing universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eService difficulty caused by non-serviceable factory U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline play related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed for a replacement rear driveshaft on a Nissan 300ZX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment by model year before installation: 1987-1988 Nissan 300ZX, rear, and 1989 Nissan 300ZX, rear, to 1\/89. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration against the original part before removal. Inspect related driveline components, including mounts and companion hardware, for wear that could affect balance or operation after replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman OE FIX parts are engineered to address known OE service issues with practical design improvements. Part number 946-213 is built as a replacement rear drive shaft for select Nissan 300ZX applications and follows OE-style dimensional requirements for fit and function.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798249762997,"sku":"BKKY-946-213","price":667.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946213_Ang.jpg?v=1784007205","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-213-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}