{"product_id":"dorman-946-214-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-214 Drive Shaft - Rear","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRear Drive Shaft for Nissan 300ZX\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-214 is a rear drive shaft for select Nissan 300ZX 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear drive shaft application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41.875 in. drive shaft length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in. shaft wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design for serviceable U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement part number: 946-214\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOE FIX Serviceable Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Dorman OE FIX rear drive shaft is built for 1987-1988 Nissan 300ZX rear applications and 1989 Nissan 300ZX rear applications to 1\/89. The steel construction and fixed-length layout support a direct driveline replacement, while the serviceable U-joint design simplifies future maintenance compared with original shafts that use permanently staked joints. Part number 946-214 is a practical choice for Nissan 300ZX rear drive shaft replacement needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same 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\u003eService issues caused by non-serviceable staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration related to shaft wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from a failing rear driveshaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance delays when U-joints cannot be serviced separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before installation on 1987-1988 Nissan 300ZX and 1989 Nissan 300ZX to 1\/89 applications. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration against the original part before removal. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joint interfaces and mounting points, so the replacement drive shaft can be installed on a clean, properly aligned assembly.\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 number 946-214 is built as a steel rear drive shaft replacement for the listed Nissan 300ZX applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798249828533,"sku":"BKKY-946-214","price":520.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946214_Ang.jpg?v=1784007212","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-214-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}