Rear prop. shaft removal (1 Viewer)

[97cruiser]

Hey guys,
I am trying to remove the rear shaft from the diff. but am having a heck of a time and in danger of rounding the nuts. Fsm states to remove the nuts that are only torqued to 65 ft.lbs. Any tips or tricks I should know? I hit them with Pb Blaster after my failed attempt and was gonna let them sit over night. Any other thoughts?

Thanks, Vince

 

[kidglove13]

Keep hitting with pb for a few days and give it a try

 

[jonheld]

Throw away your 12 point sockets/wrenches and use 6 point.
Add a touch of heat to the nuts.

 

[97cruiser]

Thanks for the tips guys. I have actually decided to not swap in the locked axels from my rolled '97. I will be posting it in the classifieds soon. I loved the lockers in my old cruiser but really never needed them and it looks like more work to swap than I am ready for. Sooo, What do you think is a fair pri for a rolled 97. Has lockers, ARB front bumper that was damaged and 176,000 on drivetrain.

Vince

 

[kidglove13]

your better off parting it out
You wont get crap for it selling it whole, locked axles or not

 

[97cruiser]

Yeah Kid I know but it's been sitting in my garage for 6 months and I want my garage back. Rather just have someone take the while package. I posted in in classifieds for 1,000 obo. I'm open to offers

 

[BlackLS1]

i would take it if i was closer.