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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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I need to change the 2 u-joint on my rear driveshaft. '01 F250 4X4. The bolts are pretty rusted & don't want to budge. I'm soaking them w/ Deep Creep. Other than heat any other suggestions. Being only 5/16, I don't want to snap those bolts.
 
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They are hardened bolts. With a propane torch heat where the bolt goes in.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2008 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Keepitrunnin
I need to change the 2 u-joint on my rear driveshaft. '01 F250 4X4. The bolts are pretty rusted & don't want to budge. I'm soaking them w/ Deep Creep. Other than heat any other suggestions. Being only 5/16, I don't want to snap those bolts.

I thought those were 8mm not 5/16, but I could be wrong.
 
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