{"product_id":"dorman-946-216-drive-shaft-rear","title":"Dorman 946-216 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 1984-1986 Nissan 300ZX rear applications and addresses a common service issue found on original shafts with permanently staked universal joints. Dorman 946-216 converts the U-joints to a serviceable design for easier maintenance on the Nissan 300ZX rear driveline.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel shaft construction for driveline strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41.875 in. drive shaft length for the listed rear application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5 in. shaft diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.065 in. wall thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOE FIX design with serviceable universal joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect rear drive shaft replacement for the listed fitment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 946-216 is a rear drive shaft replacement for 1984-1986 Nissan 300ZX models. It uses a steel shaft and a regular-grade construction profile, with a fixed overall length of 41.875 inches and a 2.5-inch diameter. The OE FIX design updates the original non-serviceable joint arrangement so the universal joints can be serviced later, which helps simplify driveline maintenance on the Nissan 300ZX rear shaft assembly. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks \u0026amp; Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Address\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn or damaged rear drive shaft assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal joints that are difficult to service on the original shaft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveline vibration caused by shaft wear or joint condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise from a failing rear driveline component\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance delays tied to permanently staked U-joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify rear fitment before installation on 1984-1986 Nissan 300ZX models. Confirm shaft length, diameter, and driveline configuration against the removed part before replacement. Inspect related driveline components, including U-joints and mounting points, during service to help ensure proper operation after installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured by Dorman as an OE FIX replacement part, this rear drive shaft is engineered to address the serviceability limitations of the original design while matching the listed application requirements. Part number 946-216 is intended for the rear position on the specified Nissan 300ZX model years.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52798249894069,"sku":"BKKY-946-216","price":573.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_946216_Ang.jpg?v=1784007226","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-946-216-drive-shaft-rear","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}