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Old 11-30-2010, 09:34 PM
rangercrazy07 rangercrazy07 is offline
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Default Re: Doing U Joints This Weekend

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Originally Posted by ZWilson07 View Post
ok basically my problem is I cant break the driveshaft bolts loose. I used wd 40 but the only thing I can get on the bolts is my 12mm wrench but thats only like 5 or 6 inches long and I cant break them. My 1/2 inch socket rachet is to big to fit in between the bolts and driveshaft. most I have talked to said they used the 1/2 inch socket wrench but I dont see how. mines just your standard 1/2 craftsman so it shouldnt be any bigger or smaller than any other brand?? also how do you recommend getting the driveshaft to not move at all to try and break them lose without going against the trucks gear or tranny?
cheater bar (long piece of pipe) on the end of your ratchet works nicely to break bolts loose also maybe a small amount of heat to loosen the Ford threadlocker that stuff is something else.
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