Second Hand Nissan GT-R Drive Shaft
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Choosing the right used Nissan GT-R drive shaft
Used drive shafts vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Also known as: half shaft, driveshaft, prop shaft.
- State whether it's left or right
- State whether it's manual or automatic
- State if it's 2WD or 4WD
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Fitment questions
Will a drive shaft from an earlier GT-R fit my newer one?
The R35 GT-R ran from 2007 onwards in the UK as a single generation, but Nissan made running production changes throughout its life, so a drive shaft from, say, a 2009 car may not drop straight into a 2015 car without modification. The VQ38DETT engine code remained consistent across the R35, which is a good starting point, but confirm with the breaker against your registration whether the specific shaft matches your build date.
Does the year of the GT-R matter when buying a used drive shaft?
Yes, year within the R35 generation does matter for drive shafts because Nissan revised the GT-R's drivetrain components at various points during production. Always give the breaker your exact registration or VIN so they can check the specific build specification rather than just the model year.
Does the trim level affect which drive shaft I need — for example, does a GT-R Premium differ from a GT-R Track Edition?
Trim level alone does not affect drive shaft fitment on the GT-R — Premium, Black Edition, Track Edition, and Nismo variants all share the same VQ38DETT engine and ATTESA all-wheel-drive layout, so the trim badge is not the deciding factor. What matters is the engine code and the exact build date, so supply those to the breaker rather than the trim name. Do be aware that a shaft pulled from a high-mileage standard car and fitted to a Nismo may raise questions about tolerance differences, which is worth discussing with the breaker.
Is there a facelift cut-off point I should know about when buying a GT-R drive shaft?
The R35 GT-R received notable updates around the 2011 and 2016 model years, and while these are well-recognised refresh points, it is not firmly established in public documentation exactly which drivetrain components changed at each point. Name the boundary to your breaker — pre-2011, 2011–2016, or post-2016 — and ask them to verify cross-compatibility against your specific registration before purchase.
Will a NS (nearside) drive shaft from a left-hand-drive GT-R fit my UK right-hand-drive car?
The GT-R was sold in the UK in right-hand-drive form, and while the all-wheel-drive layout means the drive shafts themselves are not directly tied to steering configuration, there can be length and joint differences between LHD and RHD build specifications. Confirm with the breaker that the shaft they have came from a RHD car or that they have verified the part number matches your vehicle before proceeding.
What details should I give a breaker when asking about a used GT-R drive shaft?
The most useful things to supply are your registration number or VIN, which allows the breaker to identify the engine code (VQ38DETT on all R35s), gearbox specification, build date, and whether you need the NS or OS shaft. The engine code is the single most reliable reference point for mechanical parts like drive shafts, and a VIN check or your V5 document will confirm it.