Prop shaft removal proplems

[mikeraz1]

I'm trying to remove the prop form the rear diff as I want to drop the rear diff and sub frame out. I have managed to undo 4 of the 6 bolts but I can't get the last two to move at all. If I were to cut the heads of the bolts would it be possible to remove the diff, then remove whats left of the bolts from the diff housing.
cheers,
mike

[S-Express]

in theory, yes - I removed mine a couple of months back and even though all the bolts were out - the thing was still stuck solid took a lot of tugging - believe me!

[Error404]

a few taps on the flange with a tickling stick does the trick

[S-Express]

a few taps on the flange with a tickling stick does the trick

phnarrrrrrrr!!!!

[mikeraz1]

I've cut the bolts and my thumb (not bad though). Now time to find out if the diff will come off.

[Rusty]

Use a bigger and bigger bar till you break it, run out of space or a bigger bar isn't available. Then apply heat, WD40, fire and wrath!

[mikeraz1]

Use a bigger and bigger bar till you break it, run out of space or a bigger bar isn't available. Then apply heat, WD40, fire and wrath!

BUT,
It was a problem with rounded nuts. I tryed bolt exctractors but they didn't work on the round allen key heads. Then tryed beating them off with a coal chizzle, that didn't work either so they have been cut off.

[4WheelDrifter]

My prop bolts were seized solid and just rounded when I applied any torque. I just beat an old socket onto each one and they came off easy. It took a while to do all 12.

[S-Express]

BUT,
It was a problem with rounded nuts. I tryed bolt exctractors but they didn't work on the round allen key heads. Then tryed beating them off with a coal chizzle, that didn't work either so they have been cut off.

COLD CHISEL!!!

[mikeraz1]

COLD CHISEL!!!

How do you know I didn't mean 'coal chizzle', have you ever seen one or used one for removing nuts from a prop shaft!!!

But your right, I have no idea what i'm talking about and can't spell for sh*t

[PRA4WX]

Yup, I've had to cut a couple off!

[mikeraz1]

It off

[s2driveruk]

well done rear diff weighs a ton doesn't it

[JamesHarrold]

Having the same problems at the moment....trying to remove the subframe and rear diff, but cant separate the diff from the propshaft.

Has anyone got a pic of what it looks like when seperated?...does the whole thing come out of the diff or does it split it two?

All 6 bolts are out, but it just wont budge

Any help would be greatly appreciated as always.

James

[S-Express]

any use to ya?