So I finally worked up the courage to begin attempting the knuckle rebuild today on the Cruiser. Step 1 ... drain the diff oil. Took heed and made sure to loosen the fill plug first. No problem there. Step 2 drain the fluid ... problem.
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Can't get the socket (tried 2 different ones) on the bolt head. Looking for any cheats or tricks before trying to Dremmel it open a bit. The angle is crap to see what I'm doing. It's the leading edge towards the front of the truck.
I can ruin the bolt if needed as long as it comes out. New Wit's End pieces waiting to go in.
Guess this is what happens when you go wheeling in rocks and you are the runt

Truck is keeping true to its rep of fighting me at every turn. Nothing is ever easy it seems.
Can I do the knuckle rebuild w/o draining or is that a FAIL?