Reomving Front Driveshaft?

[miguel1171]

Is there a special tool for removing the front driveshaft on a 88' Bronco II???? For the life of me I cannot get a socket on the bolts to remove the straps. The simple problem is that the clerance between the straps and the bolts is next to none. I sure would hate to have to cut them off.....any suggestions?

[88budget4X4]

you have to use the 16 point sockets i think they are... its the ones with alot of smaller teeth inside as apposed to your standard socket. then the spline gear on the transfercase side will slide right out

[miguel1171]

Well I did it the hard way. I got a 3/8 socket ground down one side so I could get it to fit and after an hour of cursing and yelling it worked. Then I found out it had a star or torx fitting. GEEZ!!!

I guess it helps to actually look at the bolt. Maybe now I can convince the wife I need a lift.