Reaching Top front differential bolt

[cornell]

Any suggestions for reaching the frame-side nut on this bolt? I can almost get a 18mm box wrench on it; but not enough to hold it. Last time I had it out the A-frames were off and I was able to get a wrench into the frame. Trying to avoid an alignment if possible. Thanks; Cornell in Phx.

 

[Lynn D. Brown]

Cornell,

I somehow got mine out and am close to putting it back. I bought a "shortie" metric set and am hoping the 18 mm shortie will work.

 

[KBowman]

I did mine but dont remember. I do have shorty metric wrenches. Is it the angle of the box end that wont work? If so you can buy a cheap wrench and heat it and bend it. Can you get a socket up there and use a 3/8 breaker bar? If you can wait untill this weekend I can check it out on mine.