Cant get the fricken drive shaft off the f150. Tried using a socket but still cant get it off. Anyone know what size wrench or socket to use cause mine was slipping a little and any suggestions on why i cant get it off.

 

Get a 1/2" impact and try a smaller socket, maybe metric that would fit very snug. Don't even THINK of putting a 1/2" impact on a loose socket because you won't have a bolt head anymore after that Granted there will always be a tiny bit of play to the left and right, but not an excessive amount.

 

12mm 12point socket or wrench. an impact is a real helper but it can be done by double wrenching. dont forget to apply some blue locktite to bolts when re-installing

 

I replaced my u-joints last year on my Dakota... it was no fun getting the bolts out.. even with a 650 ft/lb torque wrench!

 

When i removed mine I used a torch to lightly heat the bolts to loosen the factory locktite. I still had to use a bit of pressure with a 2 ft. breaker bar.

 

if you havent done this already, jack up the rear end so the tires are off the ground. rotate the rear tires until you get a good angle on the bolt you are trying to remove, and then set the ebrake to lock it down. having 2 people in the case real makes it alot easier... something you may already know but just throwing it out there just in case. and Adam06FX4 is right, 12 point socket is correct. use that with a breaker bar or impact wrench and you'll be good. using a 12mm wrench will make them alot harder to break loose...

 

You can move the driveshaft with your hand... as long as you have the transmission in neutral and the parking brake off.

You'd be surprised as how little power it takes to turn it too.