05 Frontier rear axle assembly-newbie

[benjaminr]

My 05 Frontier Crew Cab (4x2 non off road) needs a new axle assembly and my mechanic keeps striking out with what is sent from the salvage yards. Apparently the 05 model had quite a few different axles and they aren't interchangeable? The axles they send do not fit (problem with yoke). The mechanic is ready get a new one (almost$3000 just for the part!). Apparently Nissan doesn't sell the parts to rebuild-only the entire assembly. I just need to rebuild the differential. Any advice? Thanks!

[Desert Rat]

hm.

First year of second gen.

Got any casting #s on it? Thought they were all the D44 variant, but the 2wd truck might have a C200. Both would have a similar bolt pattern on the cover.

Best bet is to look at the axle code in the door jamb equipment sticker and match that to a truck in a junkyard. That way you now you're gettting the same thing.

[benjaminr]

Thanks so much for your advice, Desert Rat. The axle code listed on the door was wrong. Although I'm certain there is a salvaged axle out there,neither me nor my mechanic has been able to locate it. Unfortunately, after a week and a half of looking with no success, I was forced to buy a new one. Not the route I wanted to take, but it's time to get back in the road. Thanks again for your response.