removing drive shaft
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2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Thornhurst PA
removing drive shaft
I'm trying to remove the drive shaft on my 1980 Vette and just can't find a socket that will fit the bolts on the rear differential. 5/16" is too big, 9/32 is too small, 8 mm too big and 7,5 mm too small. There just isn't room to get in there with a pair of vice grips and get the bolts out. I'll replace the bolts when I get them out.
Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
MikeyM
Any ideas would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks
MikeyM
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Joined: Nov 2000
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
My 75 is 7/16. I did it last week and use a 7/16 6 sided socket and two long extensions. Drop the driveshaft at the transmission first and then with the long extensions do the back.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: Belmont Michigan
Going from memory when I did my '81 a couple of years back, but is it possible they are 12 point bolt heads? I just used a 1/4 drive set with a very long extension and it wasn't much of a problem. Maybe someone else knows for sure.
Rich
Rich
