Used Nissan 350Z Axle

The Nissan 350Z was produced from 2002 to 2009 as a single generation, with a notable facelift in 2006 that brought revised styling and some mechanical updates. For axle fitment purposes, the key boundary to be aware of is the pre-facelift (2002–2005) versus post-facelift (2006–2009) split, as suspension and drivetrain components can differ across that point. Name the year of your car when contacting a breaker and ask them to confirm the part is from the same phase of production as yours.

These two cars sit either side of the 2006 facelift, which is a meaningful boundary for running gear components like axles. It is possible there are differences in the driveshaft or hub carrier design across that facelift, so crossing that boundary is not something we can confirm as straightforward. Give the breaker both registration numbers and ask them to verify the part numbers match before you commit.

The 350Z was predominantly sold in the UK with the 3.5-litre VQ35DE engine, so engine size is not a variable that changes axle fitment in the way it might on a range with multiple engine options. The running gear was built around that single drivetrain throughout the model's life. Focus instead on the production year and whether the car is pre- or post-facelift when sourcing your part.

Trim level does not affect axle fitment on the 350Z; the GT, Touring, and Track variants shared the same fundamental drivetrain and suspension pickup points. You may find cosmetic differences between cars from different trim levels, such as brake caliper colour or wheel finish, but these have no bearing on whether the axle itself will fit. Confirm the production year with the breaker as that is the more relevant factor.

Yes, this matters significantly: the nearside (NS, left) and offside (OS, right) driveshafts are not interchangeable on the 350Z. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check this before the part is dispatched. Getting the wrong side is a common and avoidable mistake.

The core axle and driveshaft assembly is not directly affected by spring or damper rate changes, so a standard axle should physically fit regardless of whether the donor car had different suspension tuning. However, whether any specific suspension variant used a different axle specification is something we cannot state as fact, so confirm this point with the breaker against your registration number. They can cross-reference part numbers to make sure what you are buying is the correct match.